Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Community Organisation

Citizens Advice Christchurch Area
4 Jeffreys Road
Fendalton
Christchurch 8053
21 hours ago

What are your rights when you have to work on a Public Holiday?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

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.

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5 days ago
9 days ago

TECHMATE - helping you with technology – free service

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Ever feel like you can't keep up with all the changes or don't understand what your phone or computer can do? Find out about Techmate's free services

TechMate is here to help you to get the best out of your digital devices. Their staff and volunteers are skilled users of all sorts… View more
Ever feel like you can't keep up with all the changes or don't understand what your phone or computer can do? Find out about Techmate's free services

TechMate is here to help you to get the best out of your digital devices. Their staff and volunteers are skilled users of all sorts of technology. Everybody’s technology needs are different, and they understand this. Their learning spaces and staff provide a caring and understanding environment.

Check out their website under 'Read More' to find out where they are. Click on 'Techmate Near You' to find out about their outreach services in your community.

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10 days ago

Do you need help with an ACC claim?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We have an experienced ACC Advocate that may be able to help for Free.

- Email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book an appointment
- Provide details of your situation (you must already have an ACC Claim)
- The appointment will be via a phone call
- The Advocate will listen to your issue, provide… View more
We have an experienced ACC Advocate that may be able to help for Free.

- Email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book an appointment
- Provide details of your situation (you must already have an ACC Claim)
- The appointment will be via a phone call
- The Advocate will listen to your issue, provide information for next steps and ascertain if there is a legal case to pursue.

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12 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 15-19 December 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.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 15th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

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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, 15th - 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, 16th - 11-2pm – no appointment needed

3. Justice of the peace – Wednesday, 17th - 10.30-11.30. 133 Brighton Mall (between It Takes a Village and Seaside Treasures) – 03 366 6490

4. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 18th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

5. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 18th – drop in clinics
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (between It Takes a Village and Seaside Treasures) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

6. 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)

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

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