Māngere Budgeting Service Trust

School Holidays are coming up 🎉

Remember - Fun doesn't have to be expensive

Check out free local events, visit your library, and pack kai from home to help keep costs down

Small savings can make a big difference over the holidays

Call 0508 22 22 83 or scan the QR code for more info from our website

SPECIAL THANKS: Simply Milk 💐

Thank you your regular donation of milk products to our Tatou Social Supermarket

A mother shared that when fresh milk runs out before payday, the milk powder means breakfast doesn't change. Her Kids still have Weet-Bix or porridge every morning before school!

We appreciate and are humbled by your support
Thank you from the MBST team 💙

Tuesday Money Tip 💡

Stay warm, save money, and make your power go further this winter
Simple changes around the home can help keep your whānau comfortable without overheating your power bill

For more support and practical budgeting advice, visit www.mbst.org.nz or call 0508 22 22 83

Thank you to Merryn from Financial Services Complaints Ltd for visiting MBST

We appreciated learning more about your work and exploring how we can work together to help protect our clients from irresponsible lending

Strong partnerships ensure whānau have access to the information and support they need to make informed financial decisions

We look forward to working with you 😊

Tuesday Money Tip - "Claim Your Donation Tax Credit"

Did you donate to:
• A charity? 💙
• Your church? ⛪
• A kindergarten? 🚸
• Your child's school (voluntary donation)?

You could receive up to 33% of your eligible donations back
Simply keep your donation receipts and submit them through your myIR account

It's a simple way to put a little money back into your budget

For more information visit:
https://www.ird.govt.nz/donation-tax-credits

Happy Samoan Language Week 2026 🇼🇸💙❤

"E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu'u"
"From the high mountains are the blessings of the village."

This year's theme reminds us that strong communities are built on strong foundations

At MBST, we are privileged to walk alongside aiga/families by offering support, guidance, advocacy and practical assistance that helps whanau thrive

We celebrate both the richness of Gagana Samoa and honour the values of faith, service, leadership and community that strengthen our people every day!

We are closed Monday 1st June for King’s Birthday
We will reopen Tuesday 2nd June

Take care over the long weekend
From the MBST team 💙

A huge thank you to KiwiHarvest and HelloFresh for your generous donation!

Your support is helping us respond to the growing need across South Auckland by providing fresh food and practical support to individuals and whānau in our community 🤗

Partnerships like these make a real difference, reminding us how powerful it is to connect so we can support those doing it tough💙💚

This week’s MBST Tuesday Money Tip: Review your subscriptions

Cancel anything you no longer use — even small changes can help create more room in your budget and reduce financial stress

Small steps today can make a big difference tomorrow

For more information or to connect to one of our financial Mentors call 0508 22 22 83 or scan the QR code to visit our website

Our CEO Lara recently shared MBST’s frontline perspective on the National Party’s latest housing and social policy announcements

At MBST, we remain focused on supporting whānau through rising living pressures, housing challenges, and financial hardship — while advocating for practical solutions that strengthen our communities

Support services blindsided by government social housing shake up "I can't think of another scenario where we say ... 'Here's a group who are really doing it tough, so let's make the 'kind of okay' people suffer more'," a critic says.