CAB free clinics coming up – 19-25 July 2023
We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialist free legal immigration clinics.
1. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 20th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
2. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 20th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236
3. Immigration legal advice – Thursday, 20th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236
4. Justice of the peace – Monday, 24th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
5. Our CAB volunteers are at the Loft – Tuesday, 25th – 11am-2pm. Upstairs in Eastgate Mall in the Library. Drop in for a chat if you want to talk through a problem.
For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.
Bolivia Card Game.
Do you like card games, We have a table at the Bishopdale Library
1pm-3pm Thursdays, Tuition and cards supplied, Just come along,
Phone Chris on 0275493828 or Genny on 021607821 for more information.
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.4% Yes, it's fair
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9.8% No, it's unreasonable
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
House fire causing road closures
Pages Road is closed this afternoon from Breezes Road, this is due to a house that has caught fire in the area.
Coastal Ward Community Board member, Alex Hewison, shared the closure on a local Facebook page.
Fire and Emergency are at the scene but further details have not been shared at this stage.
Avoid the area where possible.