Bay Financial Mentors

01/10/2026

📍 New location effective from 19 October.
📦 WE ARE MOVING! 📦

Don't worry, we're not going far, just relocating to a different spot within the village. To make things easier, we've included a map showing exactly where you'll find us.

We'll be sending out a few reminders between now and then to help ensure a smooth transition for everyone.

We can't wait to welcome you into our new space!
BFM

24/09/2026

We are looking forward to one of our favourite events on the calendar. The FluroFest is coming up on 18th October and it looks like its going to be a goodie. We will see you there.

18/09/2026

One of the best parts of what we do is seeing the many different ways we get ackowledged and praised for the mahi we do.

This week a special thank you came in the form of an absolutely delicious strawberry custard shortbread cake. 🍓🎂

Needless to say, it disappeared very quickly! In fact, Alison was so keen to get into it that the knife made a surprise appearance in the photo ! 😂

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support we receive from our amazing people.
Thanks Rose, we appreciate the mahi you also do for our community!

Cute shot of Alison (Beth) and Anna (Annie) AKA the office menaces.

07/09/2026

HELP US TO CONTINUE HELPING OUR COMMUNITY!

Since May this year, our team at Bay Financial Mentors alone, has supported over 850 local individuals and whānau with financial mentoring and support.

Please sign FinCap petition and help us continue providing this vital service to those who need it most.



How gorgeous is our FM Cody, proudly being the face of this petition! ❤️
Sign the petition here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
https://c.org/vt2YHYCszN

03/09/2026

Flurofest is a highlight of our community events calendar. Family fun, lots of activities and music. We look forward to seeing you there.

SAVE THE DATE - FLUROFEST 2026!
FluroFest is back as part of Mental Health Awareness Week!

Sunday 18 October 2026 1-4pm Memorial Park, Jordan Field

Save the date and join us for a colourful celebration of community, connection and wellbeing.

More details coming soon!

02/09/2026

Bay Financial Mentors is incredibly grateful to TECT for their funding support towards our upcoming fit-out at our new home within The Historic Village, Tauranga. (all will be revealed soon)

This project is about creating a space that is welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for everyone in our community. Thanks to TECT's support, we're one step closer to creating a location where more people can comfortably connect with us, access our services, and feel part of our community.

Your contribution will make a lasting difference, and we couldn't be more thankful.

From the team at BFM.

Congratulations to the recipients of TECT's August funding round.

$552,244 was approved for various community development initiatives and events around our region. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou!

Community Development:
Anxiety New Zealand
Bay Financial Mentors
Coast Care Bay of Plenty
Coastguard New Zealand
Homes of Hope NZ
Katikati Open-Air Art
Maketu Taiapure Charitable Trust
Mockingbird Charitable Trust
Papamoa FC
SPELD New Zealand
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Katikati
Te Puke Toy Library Inc
Tuatara Collective
WaiBOP Football Federation
Welcome Bay Community Centre
YWAM Ships Aotearoa

Community Events:
35+ Tennis New Zealand Seniors - 2027 Tennis New Zealand Masters National Championships
Volleyball New Zealand - Beach Volleyball Summer Series

To learn more about these community groups and how much funding they've received, visit: https://www.tect.org.nz/who-we-ve-funded

31/08/2026

We love a winter casserole 🍖🍛
Especially on these cooler nights.
Slow cookers are a winter MUST!
Quick prep, chuck it all together (we love to add diced potato or kumara to fill those bellies ☺️) let it slow cook all day & serve on its own, with some yummy buttered bread, or even on rice.
Thanks PAK'nSAVE for the delish recipe!

23/08/2026

We're incredibly grateful to Pub Charity for their generous funding support. For many years, they have played an important role in helping community organisations across New Zealand access funding that strengthens and supports local communities, and we're honoured to be among the recipients.

A special shout out to our local venues for their support of community funding initiatives that help organisations like ours continue to make a difference.

This funding will help us continue delivering vital support to people and whānau in our community. Thank you for believing in the work we do and helping us create positive outcomes for those who need it most. ❤️

18/08/2026

Meet Sheerley, Our Financial Mentor

Sheerley is a dedicated Financial Mentor who provides Mentoring advice, advocacy, financial literacy in primary schools (FLiP) and Super Support services for members of our community aged 65 and over. With a caring and approachable nature, she works closely with clients to help them better understand their financial situation and explore options that can ease financial pressure.

You can meet Sheerley at our main office based at The Historic Village, Tauranga and both the Welcome Bay Community Centre and the Merivale Community Centre, where she is available to support individuals and whanau with a range of financial challenges. Sheerley takes the time to clearly explain what our service does, how we can help, and what support may be available.