Budgeting Workshop for Locals
A free budgeting scheme with a money coach is helping Bay locals save for a house deposit, with almost half of the spaces filled. Read More
Schoolhopper fares to rise in 2016 ~ Bay of Plenty Regional Council Announcement
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Interacting With Clients Part of Joy Says Foodbank Volunteer
No matter your background, looks or current situation, the Tauranga Community Foodbank will not judge.
It was this that attracted Alice Warren to volunteer.
Tips for Getting the Most from your Pantry
- Try not to visit the supermarket or dairy or to buy takeaways. Takeaways can make a significant dent in your food budget. Read More
Tips for Shopping Smarter!
- Write a menu and a shopping list and only shop once a week or once a fortnight. Check supermarket flyers for their specials that week Read More
Top Tips for Managing Your Household Budget
Have a look at our list of top tips for managing your house hold budget! Read More
Christmas Appeal: Cookbook will simplify low-cost food
Volunteer Gillian Tustin with the Easy Meals cookbook. Photo / George Novak
A new, free cookbook has been created to help people on low budgets cook cheap, nutritious meals.
Bad Credit Plagues House Hunters
Jyothi Kumar, pictured with her daughter Angel, 2, lived with friends for months before finding a house 2 weeks ago. Photo/John Borren
Families with bad credit are struggling to find accommodation in the Bay as rents skyrocket and agencies report a chronic shortage of properties. One company told the Bay of Plenty Times Weekend it had no rentals on its books due to demand while a social service organisation said three families a day were seeking help.
The Dangers of Doorstep Sales
Cindy Tukaki on her front door step. Photo: Bruce Barnard.
Would you sign up to buy a new TV, when the contract requires 35 weekly instalments before you even get to switch it on?
One door-to-door sales company’s tactics have Tauranga Budget Advice Service so concerned, they’ve lodged a complaint with the Commerce Commission.