Kiwis sink deep in debt
More than 15 per cent of Kiwi households now owe more than they own, a new report says.
Sunday, October 24th 2004, 2:31AM
by The Landlord
The report, published this week by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), says New Zealanders are battling debt.
Titled When Debt Becomes a Problem,, the report says the increasing number of people taking out loans with short-term lenders is also a concern.
It said the loans were often to cover basic living costs.
New Zealanders owed a total of $106 billion at the end of last year, with almost 16% having debts which exceeded their assets.
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