By Jaydah Alkamil -
Ngā Tāngata Microfinance is a charity that provides no-interest, no-fee loans to relieve the stress of financial debt, ensure essential needs are met and to help build a stronger financial wellbeing for Kiwis.
They focus on supporting families who are low-income, people who are impacted by high-cost lending, and communities experiencing inequality including Māori, Pacific, migrant, and single-parent households.
Through their online toolkit, called My Money Kete, Ngā Tāngata helps people build financial confidence, access resources, and encourages people to make informed decisions regarding money.
Ngā Tāngata Microfinance also partners with budgeting and financial mentoring services, helping borrowers to get holistic, long-term support and not just a one-time loan.
The purpose of Ngā Tāngata is simple: to help ensure Kiwis thrive by providing accessible and fair financial options.
In the words of one client, “I’ve recently started using the My Money Kete workbook, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer. The first section helped me clarify my money dream, something I hadn’t really thought about before.”
Ngā Tāngata’s focus for the upcoming year is to secure sustainable funding so that they continue offering fair, interest-free loans. There is a lot more pressure with the cost-of-living crisis, highlighting the necessity of organisations like Ngā Tāngata Microfinance.
Donations through The Good Registry support Ngā Tāngata Microfinance to train financial mentors, offer safe, interest-free loans, provide culturally grounded support and advocate for a fairer financial system so families who are struggling have safer options.
Any gift, big or small, impacts the lives of Kiwis who need financial support. This means more families can avoid high-cost lenders and improve their financial wellbeing.
Ngā Tāngata Microfinance is grateful to all who donate through The Good Registry. “Your generosity is helping whānau across Aotearoa find a safe path through financial hardship. Because of you, more people can access compassionate support, interest-free loans, My Money Kete resources, and the guidance they need to rebuild stability and confidence.
“Your kindness creates real change every day, and we’re deeply grateful to have you as part of this kaupapa. Ngā mihi nui for standing with us and supporting brighter futures for our communities.”
You can donate to Ngā Tāngata Microfinance through The Good Registry here.
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