CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU OFFICES IN CHRISTCHURCH CLOSED TODAY (THURSDAY)
Due to the severe weather conditions, our CAB offices in New Brighton, Fendalton and Hornby will be closed today. If you need help you can call 0800 367 222 for CABs in other areas in the country that are open. You can also search on our website for information on your problem.
- See link under 'Read More' for our website link.
- Links are also below for the government's Employment services and Tenancy services
Unfortunately this also means that we will be unable to run our Free legal and JP clinics at New Brighton and Hornby.
- For a JP check the link under 'Read More' for information on the local libraries that will be running JP clinics on Friday or Saturday.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
2025 has been massive. The Luxon-led Government's attacks on workers, on Te Tiriti, on pay equity, on educators, on health workers, and on the public service, have been relentless.
But despite everything thrown at working people, we've also seen some massive wins. We've fought back together with strike action. We've unified with days of action. We have focused on what matters. Make no mistake, 2026 will be wild, and we are ready for it! Source - New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
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