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"We want to create a way of working as a whole community, agencies and us together, that creates hope and optimism"
Georgie Thompson, Ruapotaka Marae, Tamaki

Good Cents, Porirua

Courageous stories of journeys out of debt

In July 2011, a series of stories appeared in the Kapi-Mana News, Porirua's local newspaper, created with help from Good Cents Porirua and Porirua city Council. The stories profiled real people in Porirua and their courageous stories about changing the cycles of debt in their own lives for the better.

We think these stories and the fact they are being shared publicly is a fantastic development, so we are pleased to share them here, with permission.

Taking on the Challenge: Terry's story

New migrants face many challenges when first arriving in New Zealand but sometimes their lives are made tougher by our assumptions about money.
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The only way is up: Makerita's story

The first thing you notice about Makerita Makapelu is her positivity. She’s a “the glass is half full” kinda gal. Considering all that’s she been through, her radiance is all the more remarkable.
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Conversations that make Good Cents

Welcome to “Conversations that make Good Sense”

These are quick touch base emails sharing what the Good Cents team in Porirua is thinking and talking about.