BAIS

BAIS extends its sincere gratitude to The St Joans Trust, proudly managed by Perpetual Guardian, for your generous financial contribution.

In light of the current financial challenges facing New Zealand, the services provided by BAIS are more critical than ever. Without the support of organisations like The St Joans Trust, BAIS, along with many others, would face the difficult reality of closure due to insufficient funding.

Once again, thank you to The St Joans Trust and Perpetual Guardian for your invaluable support.

A HUGE thank you to Pub Charity Limited for their incredible generosity! Your continued support is making a real difference in our community. Thanks to your help, we're able to keep our doors open and provide essential services to those who need it most. We couldn't do it without you!

If you have an MSD payment card, you’ll need to set your own PIN by 23 September to use it. It’s a good idea to get this done now so your card is ready if you need it.

Setting a personalised PIN keeps your card and money safer.

It’s easiest to set your PIN online:
• log into MyMSD
• go to ‘My payment cards’

You can reset your PIN in the same way if you forget it. If you lock your card by entering the wrong PIN too many times, you can reset it or wait until the next day to try again.

Find out more – https://workandincome.govt.nz/paymentcard

The maximum amount you can pay back to Work and Income per week is $40.00.

If you have debt repayments paid to Work and Income over $40.00 per week, you can ask to have this reduced.

From the bottom of our hearts, BAIS extends its deepest thanks to The New Zealand Lotteries Foundation. Their investment has been instrumental in keeping our doors open. Thanks to their support, we can continue making a real difference in our community and positively impact the lives of many families.

For over three decades, BAIS has been a guiding light for low- and middle-income individuals across New Zealand. We stand firm in our mission: ensuring equitable access to vital information, unwavering support, and powerful advocacy for all who need it.

This vital work wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and trusts (Lion Foundation, Lotteries, BlueSky Community Trust, Lister Presbyterian Health Trust, Pub Charities, Foundation North, The Retirement Commissioner, The Estate of Ernest Hyam Davis & The Ted and Molly Carr Endowment, The Ministry of Social Development and our generous anonymous donors). We extend our sincere gratitude to them.

Our team of experienced advocates, many with first hand knowledge of Work and Income, simplifies complex systems and empowers individuals to understand and claim their full entitlements. We stand by them, ensuring they receive the support they deserve.

If you live in the North Shore or Rodney District and need help navigating complex systems or feel unheard, please contact BAIS at 09-444-9543. We're here for you.