Financial Wellness for All
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We are here to support, encourage, teach & advocate for financial wellness.

Our highly skilled financial mentors have many years of experience and provide free and confidential financial mentoring, community education and advocacy. Budget House services the wider Taupō district with locations in Taupō and Tūrangi.

Budgeting and money management can be challenging for people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Our financial mentors can help you make smart, informed financial decisions - help get you through hard times and achieve your financial goals.

Taupō Budget House makes money fun and games

Tracey Grimwood, one of our wonderful senior financial mentors and community educator has been getting into Taupō's schools to spread the word about budgeting and managing time.

If you are struggling to pay the bills or need help managing your household budget, our financial mentors can help. Whether you're just starting out, or you're already in the midst of a financial crisis, we can offer you free and confidential advice from trained financial mentors. Our mentors are here to listen, not judge, and they'll help guide you through tough financial circumstances.

  • Financial mentoring

    Free, confidential service providing general money management advice.

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  • Debt management

    Assisting with repayment schedules, negotiating repayment amounts, and general advice regarding debt.

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  • Education

    Educating our community on why money management is so important including group education for schools, workplaces, training organisations, and other community groups.

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  • Advocacy

    Advocating for our clients, the need for financial mentoring in our communities, and referrals to other services.

    Advocacy

 Over 300

Households Helped Annually

Over 1200

Client Meetings
Annually

Over $9.6M

Debt Presented

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