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Good Shepherd is committed to supporting the development of microfinance in New Zealand. With 33 years' experience, we provide the no interest loans know-how, systems and processes, training and   quality assurance controls, which have enabled Ngā Tāngata to establish and grow it's NILS programme. We are pleased to have Ngā Tāngata as an important member of our accredited NILS network. Visit website

Dale Owen from Newsroom has made a short video on loan shark practices in Auckland. The video includes comments by our founder – Dr M Claire Dale.

Dale Owen from Newsroom has made a short video on loan shark practices in Auckland. The video includes comments by our founder – Dr M Claire Dale.

‘It’s time to finish the job’ should be the theme for this year’s drive to put loan sharks out of business. The phrase was used by Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi on June 27 when talking about what changes need to be made.

Julie was a founding member of Child Poverty Action Group and worked for the organisation in administration and communications. Julie is passionate about social justice and inequality and has a Masters in Equality Studies from University College Dublin, Ireland.

A representative is appointed as Trustee from New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services in Wellington.

Nicola Brehaut is proud to have been involved with Nga Tangata Microfinance since its inception. She brings Senior Management experience across three sectors - private, not-for-profit and public. A 6th generation New Zealander, Nicola is passionate about building stronger communities and working in partnership with others to enable change for the benefit of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Craig has a background as a Chartered Accountant and senior operations executive with exposure to a range of financial services markets in New Zealand and internationally. Craig has over 18 years’ experience in financial services, including roles as a Chief Financial Officer, and Managing Director for a diversified financial services organisation. Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of Wellington, and is a Chartered Accountant.

Ronnie Matafeo, chair of the Pacifica Mammas Arts and Cultural Trust was the first registered Pacific Island quantity surveyor. He is an appointee to the Small Business Advisory Group. He is a leading member of the Auckland Methodist Central Parish and works for the betterment of his community.

Māngere East Family Services Centre has had Peter as their CEO for over 22 years. He has deep and committed ties to the local community assisting people create more interdependence in their lives. He sees Social Enterprise as an effective way to achieve multiple outcomes; to bring together the Enterprise learned in the Private Enterprise sector, and the Social impact sought by the Public sector, and historically located within the Charity and Not For Profit sector.