About Us
CHB Budget Services is a non-profit community organisation operating since 1983. We offer free specialist one to one budgeting and financial guidance from our qualified team of Financial Mentors.
We have a specialist Community Educator who can tailor financial literacy workshops to your group’s specific needs. We enjoy working with a multitude of different community groups including local social services, schools & youth programme coordinators, elderly service providers, and local businesses.
We appreciate that we are all unique and so we follow a strengths-based approach that is specific to your own situation. We value your independence and privacy.
Ready To Get Your Budget Under Control?
CHB Budget Services provides FREE specialist one to one budget advice to the community of Central Hawkes Bay in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. We welcome self-referrals or referrals from other community organisations
Financial Mentoring
Budgeting
Managing Debt
FREE One On One Consultation
During your free one-on-one consultation our qualified Financial Mentors will guide you through your financial situation. You can expect an informed, non-judgmental approach to resolve any financial struggles, or help you plan for your future and the future of your whānau.
A budget needs to give freedom not restraints, which is why we work together to make a balanced budget. Our Financial mentors are here to help and guide you to set and run your own budget, and give you the tools to make it fit going forward.
It is better to ask for help before the issues snowball out of control.
There are so many options for debt, whether it is a personal loan, car loan, credit card or buy now, pay later. We are there to guide and educate you on what to look for in lending contracts also to help if there has been a change in your financial position and you need to apply for hardship under your loan or discuss other options to manage your debt.
It's like a whole weight has been lifted off my shoulders...!
Anon
It has truly been life changing!
Anon
MEET THE TEAM
Carmel Thompson
MANAGER / FINANCIAL MENTOR
Carmel has been with CHB Budget Services since it originated. In this time she was National President of the NZ Federation of Family Budgeting Services and she is involved in many local charitabe committees. Carmel brings a wealth of knowledge to her clients and their families that is hard to match.
Leanne Goodger
FINANCIAL MENTOR
Leanne has been a Financial Mentor with CHB Budget Services for 12 years. She is approachable and a great listener - there is no story too long or short! Leanne is a fierce advocate for her clients and will always try to get the best outcome for them from any situation.
Cara Keane
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
With 9 years banking & lending experience Cara has in-depth knowledge to support her clients. She has a passion for financial education and will be the one out and about taking our Financial Literacy & Online Banking Workshops. The client always comes first and Cara always goes above and beyond.
Business Hours
Drop in and make and appointment
Mon - Thurs: 9am - 4pm
Fri, Sat & Sun: Closed
Contact Us
43 Ruataniwha Street, Waipukurau 4200, New Zealand
06-858 8196 or 027 848 8537
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