Whānau Budget Advice and Debt Reconciliation

This service being delivered by He Oranga Pounamu is available to whānau who wish to get on top of unhealthy consumer debt to enable them to be in control of their future.

What's in it for me?

Having control over consumer debt along with the knowledge and tools to make positive decisions for the future allow whānau and individuals to set long-term goals and work towards achieving them.

The Whānau Budget Advice and Debt Reconciliation Programme offers the following:

Advice – we provide advice on the repayment of overdue debt, IRD, ACC and MSD issues and entitlements and credit debt consolidation options.

Advocacy – we help whānau talk with debt collectors, moneylenders, banks, government agencies and other support services.

Mentoring – we help whānau build their financial literacy skills.

Planning – we help whānau develop a budget tailored to meet their specific needs and goals.