Face to face advice
Our budgeting services can be found in most of the main towns and centres throughout the country.
Phone advice
We can offer advice over the phone. Our freephone number, 0508 BUDGETLINE (283 438), is answered by a budget adviser Monday-Friday 8am to 4.30pm.
0508 283 438
Online advice
We have heaps of tips and videos on this site. Use this as a starting point to create a budget that works for you and your family.
Become a budget adviser
Does this sound like an area of community service you’re interested in?
Some budgeting services are in need of volunteers to train as budget advisers to work with families and individuals, to help them better manage their money. For more information:
- Call 0508 BUDGETLINE (283 438)
- Find out more about becoming a budget adviser.
The New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services Inc. is dedicated to the development and education of budgeting skills through community programmes and free advice from supportive, confidential and culturally aware services.
Te Rōpū Penapena Pūtea Whānau O Aotearoa. Kia pūmau ana ki te whakapakari me te whakāko ngā pūkenga o tēnei kaupapa. Ma ngā rārangi mahi me ngā korero tohu tohu. Kāore he utu ki te tangata i runga ngā papa kainga o tēnei whenua. Ma ngā rōpū tautoko/atawhai te wairua o te tangata me te hāngai ki te tikanga-ā-iwi e hīkoi tēnei kaupapa.