Power Credits Scheme offers up to $220 towards bills
Stuff.co.nz shares information about the Power Credits Scheme
Kindness Collective - PJ Project
Drop a new pair of Pj’s or $10 off here at Budget House Taupō for a child in our community in need.
How to protect yourself from fraud and being scammed
Sorted.org.nz share these helpful tips and resources about how to avoid being scammed.
One step closer to fairer power
Shanti Mathias from The Spin Off NZ writes about how Consumer care guidelines were a voluntary mechanism for the electricity industry to ensure customers were treated fairly. After more than 1,000 submissions from the public, they’re now mandatory.
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals double as New Zealanders struggle
Stuff.co.nz shares this article about the increase in Kiwisaver being taken out under hardship.
Renting and on the pension: ‘It’s just hard’
It’s pretty simple, the pension’s not enough to get by on if you’re renting
Mother of two shares her story after losing hundreds of dollars in social media scam
Stuff.co.nz share this story about a mother that was scammed via social media.
How parents can teach scarcity to improve their children’s financial wellbeing
Lets help how children understand the value of money
Lender writes off 'unaffordable' $14,000 car loan, repays fees and interest
A lender has written off a man’s “unaffordable” car loan and repaid interest and fees after a financial mentor went into bat for him.
Parents it’s time to have the ‘S’ talk with your children
Right now is the right time to talk to your children about saving money, spending less and how they can support you along the way.
More 'BNZ' text scam victims come forward over that 'stupid thing'
More Kiwis are falling victim to fake Bank of New Zealand text scams with customers out of pocket wanting the bank to investigate
Higher petrol, free prescriptions, plastic ban - Here's all the changes starting 1st July
RNZ have all you need to know about some of the changes happening
Investment scam warning over fake ‘interest rates comparison’ website
NZ Herald reports on fake ‘interest rates comparison’ website
Let's lose our shame about money
Shame often stops people from being honest about their finances.
Budget 2023: Mother says move on childcare fees 'exciting' for parents
Could the changes to ECE help your family?
Budget House attended the Age Concern Senior Expo
Some of the team attended the Age Concern Senior Expo.