WHAT WE DO
As well as face to face appointments during our standard opening hours at our
Wood Street offices, PBS also provides the following services:
OUT OF HOURS APPOINTMENTS
This service is available, by request for our clients who work during our standard office hours or live outside Auckland.
These appointments take place remotely via phone, email and video call.
HOME APPOINTMENTS
We are proud to be one of the only services in Auckland who offer home appointments for clients who are physically unable to make it to our premises due to disability.
We feel that having a physical disability should never affect your ability to access our service.
SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS
Available specifically by request and subject to availability.
Our Saturday appointments are conducted remotely - via phone, email and video call.
OUR FREE SERVICES INCLUDE
Papakura Budgeting Service provides free, confidential and professional financial mentoring, guidance and advocacy to individuals and whanau, alongside a wide range of practical support and services designed to improve financial wellbeing, including:
Financial Health Checks
A comprehensive review of your financial situation.
Budgeting & Financial Planning
Developing realistic, balanced budgets and practical financial plans.
Debt Management & Support
Assistance with complex debt, repayment arrangements and managing financial hardship.
KiwiSaver Hardship Applications
Assistance with the financial assessment (budget report + debt schedule) required for hardship applications.
Savings & Future Planning
Practical advice on building savings, setting financial goals and planning for the future.
Creditor Negotiation & Advocacy
Support with communicating and negotiating with creditors and other organisations.
Banking Advice & Guidance
Assistance with understanding banking options, accounts and everyday money management.
Insolvency Guidance
Information and support to understand available insolvency options.
Microfinance Loans
Assistance with applications through Nga Tangata Microfinance and Good Shepherd.
Consumer & Legal Rights Information
Guidance on consumer rights, financial obligations and where to seek specialist legal assistance.
Healthy Homes Assessments
Access to FREE Healthy Homes Assessments through our partners at Sustain & Enable, subject to eligibility.
Youth Financial Education
Practical financial education workshops and seminars for rangatahi.
Community Financial Education
Financial capability workshops and seminars for community organisations, workplaces and other groups.