Bay of Islands Budgeting Service Trust
Building Financial Capability
Building Financial Capability
- Free confidential advice and support
- Support whanau to develop a focused financial plan to get control of their financial lives
- Repayment of debt options
- Advocacy and or negotiations with creditors or other lenders
- Kiwisaver Financial Hardship applications
- Work and Income applications, budget worksheet, and advocacy.
Taiohi Ararau - Passport to Life
Taiohi Ararau - Passport to Life
Taiohi Ararau - Passport to Life is an innovation programme that supports young Māori aged 15-24 who are not receiving a benefit and not in employment, education or training. Through the programme, taiohi and their whānau work with us to get essential documents including:
- Birth Certificate
- Driver's licence
- IRD number
- Bank account
These documents are tools to assist young people on the pathway to further education, training or employment.
Matihiko o Pokapu - Digital Hub
Matihiko o Pokapu - Digital Hub
- Banking education and support
- Building financial literacy and management capabilities
- Advocacy / liaising between whanau and banks.
- Internet technology support for the elderly and those less tech-savvy transitioning to digital processes
- Educating users to ensure they have a greater understanding of internet security and safer practices.