FinCap Submission on Improving Consumer Access and Choice Issues paper
No one should face issues accessing the electricity they need for health, wellbeing and social participation.
Submissions and news
FinCap submission on keeping cash local
FinCap welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) Keeping cash local – public consultation paper (Consultation Paper).
FinCap Voices report 2026
Our fourth annual Voices report analyses the circumstances faced by thousands of households who are working with financial mentors to address debt issues.
Modernising the Fair Trading Act to minimise further harm
FinCap has made a submission to Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee as it considers amendments to the Fair Trading Act.
Social Services and Community Committee hear our request for funding
FinCap has asked for government support its call for steady funding of the financial mentoring sector.
Call for industry co-funding to support essential work of financial mentors
Funding for financial mentoring can support cost-of-living recovery in our communities.
Buy Now, Pay Later reforms not addressing consumer harm
We’re pleased to share the findings of a joint report from Consumer NZ and FinCap examining whether recent Buy Now,…
Finance and Expenditure Committee oral submission
FinCap has asked for government support to maintain and increase current funding levels for the Building Financial Capability sector.
Submission on Budget Policy Statement 2026
Following half a decade of cost-of-living challenges with many households facing financial difficulties, with KiwiSaver hardship applications continuing to increase, many people are reaching out for help.
FinCap Wrap-up 2025
As we wrap up 2025, I'd like to give a quick thanks to FinCap's partners and colleagues for the support you have given us throughout the year, and a specific shout out to MSD and the NZBA for their funding support.
FinCap welcomes new Board members
Today we welcomed three new board members to the Fincap whānau.
FinCap welcomes FTA penalties, but more needs to be done
Earlier this year FinCap was invited to submit a response to a targeted consultation on potential changes to the Fair Trading Act.