Citizens Advice Christchurch Area
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Citizen's Advice Bureau offices in the Christchurch area are closed from 20th December until 6th January.
For assistance during our closure please
- call the Freephone line 0800 367 222 on non Public holiday days
- research your issue on our website - link under 'Read More'
… View moreCitizen's Advice Bureau offices in the Christchurch area are closed from 20th December until 6th January.
For assistance during our closure please
- call the Freephone line 0800 367 222 on non Public holiday days
- research your issue on our website - link under 'Read More'
- contact us on Monday, 6th January
A Mobility Parking Permit is for people with a disability that makes it difficult to get around. The permit will generally allow you to use mobility parking spaces, as well as use standard car parks, metered spaces, and time restricted parking zones for longer than the stated times. The permit is … View moreA Mobility Parking Permit is for people with a disability that makes it difficult to get around. The permit will generally allow you to use mobility parking spaces, as well as use standard car parks, metered spaces, and time restricted parking zones for longer than the stated times. The permit is designed to hang from your vehicle’s rear-view mirror or to be displayed on the dashboard.
You are eligible if you meet the following criteria:
1. You are unable to walk and always require the use of a wheelchair, or
2. Your ability to walk distances is severely restricted by a medical condition or disability. For example, if you require the use of mobility aids, experience severe pain or breathlessness, or
3. You have a medical condition or disability that requires you to have physical contact or close supervision to safely get around and cannot be left unattended. For example, if you experience disorientation, confusion, or severe anxiety.
Your medical practitioner needs to confirm your eligibility unless you are renewing a long-term permit.
To get a permit you need to apply for one from CCS Disability Action, using either a printed application form or an online form from their website - see link under 'Read More'
We have several free clinics coming up this week - see details below for JP and general Legal advice. Plus specialist advice for employment, immigration and ACC every 2 weeks.
1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 16th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
2. … View moreWe have several free clinics coming up this week - see details below for JP and general Legal advice. Plus specialist advice for employment, immigration and ACC every 2 weeks.
1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 16th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
2. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 19th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
3. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 19th – drop in clinic
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236
4. We will be closing on Friday, 20th and re-opening on Monday, 6th January at all 3 of our Christchurch branches.
5. Specialist clinics – held Fortnightly - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book an appointment if you need help with any of these issues. These will be starting again in the New Year.
• Employment - Wednesday Evening via Zoom
• Immigration - Thursday Evening Hornby Community Centre
• ACC Advisor by Phone (as needed)
For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.
In general you have far fewer rights when buying from a private seller than a trader. For example, private sales are not covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act or the Fair Trading Act so make sure you check out what you are buying - and from whom - before you commit.
It's a good idea to … View moreIn general you have far fewer rights when buying from a private seller than a trader. For example, private sales are not covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act or the Fair Trading Act so make sure you check out what you are buying - and from whom - before you commit.
It's a good idea to get a receipt from the seller and record anything they tell you about the item, as you may be covered by the Contract and Commercial Law Act if it turns out the seller has misrepresented the sale item.
If you are buying a vehicle privately then check out the article shown in 'Read More'.
If something goes wrong and you need to go to the Disputes Tribunal you will need to know their name, address and phone number.
Book an appointment with our immigration advisor for FREE.
Held at our Hornby branch based at Hornby Community Centre, 8 Goulding Avenue
Call 03 349 5326 for more information and to book an appointment. If necessary we will refer to you to our Immigration lawyer.
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