Archive: News & Media

June 2020

Ngā Tāngata Microfinance speaks about financial scams targeting the Pacifica communities.

June 30, 2020

Recently the Commerce Commission and the Financial Markets Authority have announced they will start a campaign to help try and combat as well as educate the Pacifica community on scams. Natalie Vincent from Ngā Tāngata Microfinance talks with Dennis Brown – Emmanuel.

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Ngā Tāngata Microfinance general manager speaks about our safe affordable ethical loans

June 11, 2020

Ngā Tāngata Microfinance and Child Poverty Action Group speak about the danger of high interest debt on low income families in New Zealand. Natalie Vincent, Ngā Tāngata Microfinance’s general manager, speaks about the effect of the inability to save when on a low income.

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COVID-19 Puts Families at Greater Risk of Debt Traps

June 10, 2020

Increased stress and hardship await families if the Coalition Government does not address the needs of those on low incomes, according to Ngā Tāngata Microfinance and Child Poverty Action Group.

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