“Our workload has increased due to Covid firstly, then the cost of living, then the interest rate increases,” says Christine Liggens from Debtfix.
The charity has partly relied on $490,000 a year from the Ministry for Social Development (MSD) to help meet the cost of budget and finance advice for Kiwis who fall into difficulty with debt. Liggins said MSD has confirmed that contract ends in June.
Liggins said Debtfix appreciated the support received from MSD over the last four years, but with an increase in need for all of its services, it would appreciate it if it continued.
“New Zealand relies heavily on the social sector and unfortunately everyone is chasing the same pot of funding. It is a great disappointment that the Government d…
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