15 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 24-28 March 2025

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

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 and a monthly CV clinic.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 24th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. CAB Volunteers at the Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall Library) - Tuesday, 25th - 11-2pm – no appointment needed

3. Justice of the peace – Wednesday, 26th - 10.30-11.30. 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490

4. Immigration General Advice – Wednesday, 26th - 2:15pm-4:30pm. Fendalton Library – Appointment required - ring 03 351 7804

5. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 27th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

6. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 27th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

7. Specialist clinics – held Fortnightly - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book an appointment if you need help with any of these issues.
• Employment - Wednesday Evening via Zoom
• Immigration Legal advice with Lawyer - Thursday Evening Hornby Community Centre
• ACC Advisor by Phone (as needed)

8. CV Clinic – held monthly at Hornby Community Centre - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book a place. Next clinic is Monday, 7th April from 12.00-1.30pm

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

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Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

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Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
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15 hours ago

Ding-ding! Back for round six!

Prospa

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!

Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.
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