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Finances

Finances are a central concern to nearly all New Zealand families. Many struggle to meet their daily needs and successfully manage their income.

The Families Commission is undertaking research into a range of areas related to family finances, including indebtedness, budgeting, income and financial literacy.

Research Publications

Report
Wed 15 Sep, 2010

Whānau Taketake Māori

Recessions and Māori resilience

This report promotes an understanding of the impact that recessions have on Māori that can only be understood in the full context of history, cultural values and practices.

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Wed 9 Dec, 2009

Escaping the Debt Trap

Experiences of New Zealand families accessing budgeting services

This report identifies factors contributing to families being in problem debt, the impacts of such debt, and strategies used to get out of problem debt, including the role of Budgeting Services.

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Fri 28 Aug, 2009

New Zealand Child Support Arrangements

In 2008, Colmar Brunton was commissioned by the Families Commission to undertake research that looks at the experiences of separated parents and the financial and care arrangements for their children. This research was intended to inform further work planned by the Families Commission on this topic and was not intended to be published as a stand-alone report.

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