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New research shows DebtManagers’ unique customer-centred approach to arrears management is creating nearly $250 million of social value for New Zealand, representing a social return on investment of $12.60 for every dollar invested.

308 families, 1,500 conversations: Bring Your Bills debut delivers real benefit for South Auckland

New Zealand's first Bring Your Bills event comes to South Auckland, with the event being held at the Ōtāhuhu Town Hall on August 26th. The event is a partnership between Māngere Budgeting Services Trust and DebtManagers.

New research launched for New Zealand’s first Debt Awareness Week shows debt is an important enabler, but stress, shame, and silence remain widespread

DebtManagers and independent research agency TRA have released a new report, Towards a fairer financial world, capturing frontline perspectives from financial mentors and other financial capability practitioners nationwide.

Independent ImpactLab analysis shows that in FY24 (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) we created $160m in lifetime social value, delivering a social return of $1:$10.30 to New Zealanders. Most value is created in Health (67%) and Income, consumption & wealth (32%), reflecting outcomes like improved me…