Natalie Vincent
'They get sold a dream': When big returns don't eventuate
Suspected investment scams are on the rise and authorities are worried some of our most vulnerable communities are falling victim to them. Audio
'They get sold a dream': When big returns don't eventuate
Suspected investment scams are on the rise and authorities are worried some of our most vulnerable communities are falling victim to them.
AudioBeing in debt to the government
More than half a million low income New Zealanders collectively owe the government $3.5 billion. Why do they owe so much? What's it for? And can they pay it back? Audio
Being in debt to the government
More than half a million low income New Zealanders collectively owe the government $3.5 billion. Why do they owe so much? What's it for? And can they pay it back?
AudioRecord requests for help from non-profit lender
A non-profit organisation that lends to struggling families, Nga Tangata Microfinance, says it's is handling record requests for help.
Chief executive Natalie Vincent spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Covid-19: Pandemic forced more children into poverty - report
Covid-19 may have tipped 18,000 more children into poverty.
The Child Poverty Action Group says its modelling shows more whānau have been doing it tough since the nationwide lockdown - with Māori and… Audio
Call for more action over pyramid schemes
A not-for-profit group is calling for the Commerce Comission to get tougher on those promoting pyramid schemes. Audio
Scam alert for Christmas pyramid schemes
Māori and Pasifika families are being warned to look out for pyramid schemes that are largely targeted at them. Audio
No rule change planned for beneficiary debt write-offs
The Government won't be changing the rules any time soon to allow debt write-offs for beneficiaries who are struggling to pay back loans they've taken out loans to cover basic living costs. Our social… Audio