Budgeting Support

Tautoko Puna

Phone us on 431 9080 or call into the Community House and book an appointment for financial mentoring. We fully understand that sometimes life does not go according to plan. It can be difficult to talk about our finances with others so having someone who can support you in a confidential process is helpful when making decisions around your financial future.

Phone us on 431 9080 or call into the Community House and book an appointment for financial mentoring. This includes a budget sheet prepared for WINZ appointments for beneficiaries, Debt schedules for contacting creditors for arrears on bills, and applying for Hardship through Kiwi saver. This service is an office and home based support to best meet the needs of the client. Where possible Otamatea Community Services may provide support and/or assistance to whanau around a variety of situations, this may include the food bank, donated produce,clothing and toys for the children, items for new babies and practical advice around meeting the needs of the family.

The Financial Mentor can advocate on your behalf for housing and WINZ. This is a one on one friendly and confidential service.

How to access support

To request support services or to speak to someone regarding our services, please click one of the boxes below and we will respond.

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Our Team

Our Financial Mentors are qualified to support you to make wise decisions and improve your financial stubility

Mike Patterson

Financial Mentor

Mike and his team have the skills and qualifications to support you with making the right decisions for your financial future. Life can be very challenging when you are responsible for financial decisions for yourself and your family. Sometimes things do not go according to plan especially when events happen outside our control. You may feel you need to refocus on how to move forward and this is where our Financial Mentors can help.

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