In Aotearoa the use of money is essential for the health, wellbeing and social participation of whānau.
Too often FinCap hears from financial mentors who are concerned that some in Aotearoa are denied access to bank accounts…
Where the appliances at a residential property already utilise gas then gas is an essential service that is necessary for…
Effective enforcement from regulators is a critical cornerstone for achieving a well-functioning consumer protection framework in Aotearoa.
Energy is an essential service, whānau need it for their health wellbeing and social participation.
Fair access to essential phone and internet services is vital for the health, well-being and social participation of people, whānau…
The team at North Shore Budget Service.
Irresponsible lending from internet and phone providers for unaffordable products and services is a systemic issue that has been regularly…
Overwhelming bombardment via phone calls, texts, emails and in-person visits as well as unpredictable yet substantial fees have been revealed…
This report prepared by researchers at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington provides an April 2019 snapshot of the system in Aotearoa for enforcing laws relating to high-cost lending.
Financial mentors often report that many of the people working with them are facing hardship due to persistent disadvantage or…
Often people who financial mentors assist are facing difficulty paying for essential items like groceries.