More Wage Earners Using Buget Help
The biggest debt the Tauranga Budget Advisory has dealt with was more than half a million dollars and co-ordinator Diane Bruin says more wage earners and people with mortgages are seeking help.
A Bay family lost their home and went bankrupt after owing more than $500,000 in mortgage arrears, accumulated debt and hire purchases.
Taurang’a Rental Shortage Worsens
Tauranga’s housing shortage has worsened with rental listings plummeting by a third and properties being snapped up within hours.