Citizens Advice Christchurch Area
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While our Citizens Advice Bureau branches in Christchurch are closed until 12 January you can still check out our websites and read up on whatever your problem is. Check out CAB or Community Law websites - see links under 'Read More' where you can search for things like
- … View moreWhile our Citizens Advice Bureau branches in Christchurch are closed until 12 January you can still check out our websites and read up on whatever your problem is. Check out CAB or Community Law websites - see links under 'Read More' where you can search for things like
- Relationship breakup
- Consumer Guarantees Act
- Problem with neighbour - Fences, Trees, Noise
Some CAB branches around the country will be open, on restricted hours, and you can call them on 0800 367 222.
Government departments will be open on Non Public holidays and their contact details are
- Employment issue? Call the Government's Employment support on 0800 209020
- Tenancy problem? Call Tenancy Services on 0800 836 262 (0800 TENANCY)
- Immigration problem? Call Immigration department on 0508 558 855
Our amazing volunteers are taking a well earned break.
You can return goods which were given to you if there is a serious fault with the goods, including if they were a gift.
However, you do not have the right to return goods you were given just because you do not like your gift - unless the retailer has a returns policy that allows this. If you are… View moreYou can return goods which were given to you if there is a serious fault with the goods, including if they were a gift.
However, you do not have the right to return goods you were given just because you do not like your gift - unless the retailer has a returns policy that allows this. If you are buying a gift for someone, you can ask the retailer whether they will give you an exchange card, so that the person receiving the gift can choose to exchange it for something else at the shop (eg, if they do not like it, they already have it, it is the wrong size or is otherwise unsuitable).
Click on our article on 'Read More' for more detail
Click on 'Read More' below for an article on the Government's employment website on your rights when you have to work public holidays.
They have an Employment Support helpline you can ring on 0800 209020 if you need further information.
Our amazing volunteers are taking a well earned break.
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