PARTNERING ORGANISATIONS
For over 50 years, Papakura Budgeting Service has built strong relationships with organisations, businesses and community groups who share our commitment to supporting individuals and whānau.
Some of these valued partnerships have stood the test of time, while others are exciting new connections that continue to strengthen our reach and impact.
We are incredibly grateful for the trust, collaboration and generosity of our partners, past and present, who help us make a lasting difference in our community.
We sincerely thank Auckland Council for their ongoing support, particularly through the provision of our community-leased premises in the heart of Papakura.
This invaluable support helps us keep operating costs low and focus our resources on delivering free financial mentoring, advocacy and education, empowering hundreds of individuals and whānau each year to overcome financial challenges and build brighter futures.
We greatly appreciate the continued support of Papakura Local Board and their commitment to strengthening our local community.
Their funding and encouragement help us expand our reach, respond to growing demand and ensure more individuals and whānau have access to the financial guidance and practical support they need to achieve greater financial wellbeing.
We're proud to partner with Papakura Marae to support the financial wellbeing of local individuals and whānau.
Through community collaboration, financial education workshops and access to free financial mentoring, we work together to empower whānau, build financial confidence and create stronger, more financially resilient communities.
We value our partnership with Manurewa Marae and the opportunity to connect with whānau through community events and financial education initiatives.
By bringing practical financial knowledge and support directly into the community, we aim to break down barriers to accessing help, encourage open conversations about money and empower whānau to take positive steps towards financial wellbeing.
As an affiliated service of FinCap, we value our strong working relationship with their team and the wider financial mentoring sector. We are particularly grateful for the consistent referrals received through MoneyTalks, connecting hundreds of individuals and whānau with our free financial mentoring services each year.
Through ongoing collaboration, shared knowledge and a commitment to improving financial wellbeing, we work together to ensure people experiencing financial hardship can access trusted, professional support when they need it most.
We value our partnership with WUCAT and their commitment to supporting individuals and whānau in our community.
Through collaboration and community referrals, we aim to connect people experiencing financial hardship with free financial mentoring and practical guidance, helping them overcome financial challenges and build greater stability and independence.
We are proud to work alongside Ngā Tāngata Microfinance to help individuals and whānau access fair, affordable alternatives to high-interest lending.
Through this partnership, we support eligible clients with applications for interest-free loans, helping them manage essential expenses, reduce financial pressure and avoid harmful debt. Together, we're creating opportunities for greater financial stability and long-term wellbeing.
We are proud of our strong, ongoing relationship with NZ Police, particularly the Papakura and Counties Manukau teams.
Through regular referrals via the AWHI system, we assist individuals and whānau experiencing financial difficulties, helping them access practical support when they need it most. We are also privileged to regularly provide financial mentoring and guidance to Police staff, supporting the wellbeing of those who work tirelessly to serve our communities.
We greatly value our ongoing relationship with Te Whatu Ora, particularly the teams at Middlemore Hospital and across Counties Manukau.
Through their regular referrals, we are able to support patients and whānau experiencing financial hardship, providing free financial mentoring, advocacy and practical assistance during what can often be challenging times. This valued connection helps ensure financial difficulties don't go unaddressed alongside other health and wellbeing needs.
Our partnership with Good Shepherd New Zealand enables us to connect eligible clients with fair, affordable financial solutions through their no-interest loan programmes.
By helping individuals and whānau access safe alternatives to high-cost lending, we can support them to meet essential needs, avoid unmanageable debt and take positive steps towards greater financial independence and security.
We value our ongoing relationship with Pathways and the opportunity to support individuals referred through their services.
Through financial mentoring, practical guidance and occasional involvement in community education initiatives, we help clients strengthen their money management skills, navigate financial challenges and work towards greater financial stability and independence.
We're pleased to have partnered up with Kyle Hasson from MoneyPlant Financial Services, Papakura, who shares our passion for helping New Zealanders build stronger financial futures.
MoneyPlant provides personalised financial advice across KiwiSaver, insurance and mortgages, helping individuals and families make informed decisions about their financial wellbeing.
Through this partnership, we can connect clients with additional specialist advice where appropriate, ensuring they have access to the right support for their individual circumstances.
Find out more: https://moneyplant.co.nz/
We're proud to partner with Sustain & Enable, a social enterprise dedicated to helping individuals and whānau enjoy healthier, warmer homes while reducing household living costs.
Through this partnership, we can connect our clients with practical advice, education and support to improve home energy efficiency, reduce power bills and access funded home improvement programmes where eligible.
Together, we're helping whānau create healthier homes and achieve greater financial wellbeing.
We appreciate our ongoing relationship with the Department of Corrections and the opportunity to support individuals referred to our financial mentoring and education programmes.
Through these referrals, we help participants develop practical money management skills, address financial challenges and build confidence in managing their finances, supporting positive change, greater independence and a more stable future.
We are incredibly proud of our longstanding relationship with Papakura Support & Counselling, a partnership that has stood the test of time and continues to thrive after decades of working alongside one another.
Through regular communication, mutual referrals and a shared dedication to supporting our community, we ensure individuals and whānau can access both financial guidance and emotional wellbeing support when they need it most. We deeply value this enduring connection and the difference we continue to make together.
We are incredibly proud of our longstanding partnership with Citizens Advice Bureau Papakura, a valued relationship spanning more than five decades. Built on mutual trust, collaboration and a shared commitment to our community, this partnership remains as strong today as ever.
Through ongoing referrals, shared knowledge and practical support, we continue working together to ensure local individuals and whānau can access the guidance and assistance they need.
We greatly appreciate our ongoing relationship with The Salvation Army teams in Papakura and Manukau.
Through mutual client referrals and access to emergency food support, we work together to assist individuals and whānau facing financial hardship. Their generosity and practical assistance help us ensure our clients' immediate needs are met while we work alongside them towards greater financial stability and long-term wellbeing.
We value our connections with the Rotary Clubs of Papakura and Drury and their shared commitment to strengthening our local communities.
We are particularly grateful to the Rotary Club of Drury for their generous donations, which help us continue providing free financial mentoring and practical support to individuals and whānau experiencing financial hardship. Their community spirit and generosity make a meaningful difference to the work we do.
We are proud of our ongoing relationship with the New Zealand Defence Force and the trust they place in our service through their consistent referrals.
It is a privilege to support NZDF personnel and their whānau with free, confidential financial mentoring, helping them navigate financial challenges, manage debt and plan for the future. We greatly value the opportunity to give back to those who serve our country and contribute to their financial wellbeing.
We are delighted to have established a new partnership with Raukura Hauora o Tainui, creating valuable opportunities to bring financial education directly to the individuals and whānau they support.
Through community workshops and shared initiatives, we can equip participants with practical money management skills, build financial confidence and encourage positive financial habits.
We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Hamlin Road Farm and the opportunity to contribute to the wonderful work they do in our community.
Over the years, we've had the pleasure of delivering financial education programmes on-site to their team, sharing practical money management skills and helping build financial confidence.
We greatly value this enduring relationship and the opportunity to support an organisation making such a positive difference in people's lives.
We are delighted to have formed a new partnership with Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and recently had the pleasure of delivering financial education to a group of grandparents and caregivers they support.
This wonderful opportunity allowed us to share practical money management skills and financial guidance tailored to the unique challenges faced by grandparents raising their mokopuna.
We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Housing Foundation and the role we play in helping individuals and whānau achieve their dream of homeownership.
Through personalised, one-on-one financial mentoring and our financial education programme, we support their aspiring first-home buyers to strengthen their financial position, develop effective money management skills and prepare for the responsibilities of owning a home.
It is a privilege to be part of such an important milestone in our clients' lives and to help turn the dream of owning a home into reality.