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Tupe Talks

Tupe Talks

Financial Confidence for You and Your Aiga
Service Areas
Mangere
Duration (in weeks)

Tupe Talks is a FREE financial capability programme designed to support Pacific individuals and families to take control of their money and build a pathway toward financial stability and home ownership. Grounded in talanoa, our approach centres on open, respectful conversations where we listen first and walk alongside you.

Guided by four key pou — Budgeting, Saving, Managing Debt, and Home & Future Goals — the programme helps you move from managing day-to-day finances to building long-term stability. Whether you’re facing financial pressure, working through debt, or planning ahead, our navigator provides practical, culturally grounded support tailored to you and your aiga. Through flexible one-on-one or household support, we focus on simple, practical actions to help you move forward at your own pace.

Programme Content

Our support includes:

  • Financial wellbeing and goal setting  
  • Budgeting and money management skills  
  • Understanding income, expenses, and cashflow  
  • Debt management and repayment planning  
  • Building savings and emergency funds  
  • Introduction to KiwiSaver and long-term planning  
  • Home ownership pathways and readiness  
  • One-on-one support and coaching  
  • Household and family-based planning

No Fees - This Service is Completely Free

What We Help With

  • Creating a simple, realistic budget  
  • Setting and achieving financial goals  
  • Reducing and managing debt  
  • Building consistent savings habits  
  • Preparing for first home ownership  
  • Strengthening financial confidence for your whole aiga

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Entry Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be of Pacific Heritage
  • Aged 18 or older

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Education Pathways
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Employment Pathways
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Our support includes:

  • Financial wellbeing and goal setting  
  • Budgeting and money management skills  
  • Understanding income, expenses, and cashflow  
  • Debt management and repayment planning  
  • Building savings and emergency funds  
  • Introduction to KiwiSaver and long-term planning  
  • Home ownership pathways and readiness  
  • One-on-one support and coaching  
  • Household and family-based planning

No Fees - This Service is Completely Free

What We Help With

  • Creating a simple, realistic budget  
  • Setting and achieving financial goals  
  • Reducing and managing debt  
  • Building consistent savings habits  
  • Preparing for first home ownership  
  • Strengthening financial confidence for your whole aiga

Apply Now

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