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EXPERT FINANCIAL MENTORING & PROFESSIONAL BUDGETING ADVICE
COMPREHENSIVE · NON JUDGMENTAL · FULLY INDEPENDENT
PBS has been supporting individuals and families with community-based financial capability services since 1974, making us one of the longest serving and most well established budgeting services in Aotearoa.
With more than 50 years of experience in the Papakura community, our expert team combines proven knowledge, outstanding professional skills and real-world business experience to deliver trusted, effective financial support.
PBS is recognised as the Top Rated Budgeting Service in New Zealand on Google, reflecting the high quality level of service that we provide to all of our clients.
From overcoming financial challenges, to building long-term financial confidence,
our team is here to guide you.
LOCAL EXPERTS · REAL SUPPORT
BUILDING FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE FOR LIFE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING KIWIS ACROSS AOTEAROA
AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Life doesn't always keep us in one place. Whether you're elsewhere in New Zealand or living overseas, quality financial mentoring shouldn't depend on your location.
At Papakura Budgeting Service, we support Kiwis wherever they are, with appointments available by phone, email and video.
Over the past 12 months, we've helped clients from the locations shown below - across New Zealand and all around the world.
Wherever life takes you, professional, confidential financial support is only a conversation away.
OUR SERVICE IS FREE FOR EVERYONE
We provide a relaxed, friendly and non-judgmental environment for each and every one of our clients.
Everything discussed at PBS is confidential.
Our face to face appointments are conducted in our beautiful office space at
59R Wood Street, Papakura.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
I am always grateful and blessed to have Jackie who greets us with so much aroha.
And Trevor who always puts me at ease.
Especially after the passing of my husband.
I can only thank the Papakura Budgeting team from the bottom of my heart ❤.
And as a community they really make a difference.
Nga mihi
Wendy (via Google Reviews)
APPOINTMENT BOOKING PROCESS
To make an appointment with one of our financial mentors, we ask all of our new clients to first provide us with all of the following documentation so that we can correctly and accurately assess your financial position:
BANK STATEMENTS
Up to date bank statements
(3-month statements for all active bank accounts that you have)
INCOME STATEMENTS
Statements of all income you are receiving
(wage slips/IRD/full benefit breakdown etc.)
DETAILS OF ALL OUTGOING EXPENDITURE AND DEBT
This includes rent/mortgage statements, official copies of all bills/debts/loans that are either being paid or that are needing to be paid
(with balances/amounts owing for each).
We need to see statements for anything that you are paying,
or anything that you are needing to pay.
IDENTIFICATION
One form of photo ID
Once you have gathered all of these items together, you can either email the documents through to info@papakurabudgeting.co.nz or you are welcome to drop the physical copies to our office between the hours of 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
We will then be in touch to schedule your first appointment with one of our financial mentors.
We do not have a wait-list for appointments.
We understand that when you need support, you need it as soon as possible. Once we have received all of your documentation, we can usually arrange your first appointment within just a few days.
Please note: A verified Budget Worksheet/Debt Schedule are not generally complete,
finalised or issued at the first appointment.
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
10am to 5pm
WEEKDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Available for clients who work during our regular opening hours, or who live outside of Auckland or overseas.
These appointments are generally conducted via phone, email or video call.
HOME VISITS
Available for clients whose physical disability or mobility challenges make it difficult to attend appointments at our office.