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What’s a damaged casserole pot, a beat-up printer, busted car door and a cracked letterbox have in common?
Nothing normally but they’re a public reminder of the value of our organisation.
Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland branches, including Helensville, are teaming up with TradeMe, to present… View moreWhat’s a damaged casserole pot, a beat-up printer, busted car door and a cracked letterbox have in common?
Nothing normally but they’re a public reminder of the value of our organisation.
Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland branches, including Helensville, are teaming up with TradeMe, to present a series of auctions which metaphorically represent the cost of free advice given by our volunteers throughout February.
The creative campaign feature a cracked letterbox worth $34,350 (over 229 hours on tenancy advice), a damaged casserole pot worth $33,450 (over 223 hours on consumer rights), a beat up printer worth $30,750 (over 147 hours on employment dispute cases), a broken car part worth $24,450 (on all vehicle advice).
Visitors to the auctions, which close on March 14, can also call CAB as a forum to ask questions and seek advice.
ACABx, the board responsible for negotiating and administering funding with Auckland Council on behalf of the nine Auckland CABs with 33 branches, secured a timely Radio New Zealand slot to highlight the auctions.
National Radio host Jesse Mulligan started the interview by reading a text from a grateful CAB client helping him receive free legal advice to retrieve a refund for an event’s tickets from his bank.
Jesse then questioned John Farrell, CAB Orakei volunteer and a former CEO of some of the world’s most renowned hotels.
John says despite his previous skills it was like starting again as he went through extensive CAB training to learn how to help clients. “We don’t use our own opinion but point them in the right direction.”
John estimates he’s taken over 700 calls in his six years acknowledging the accuracy and information from CABNET and support of fellow volunteers with expertise on certain subjects.
He says CAB is for everyone, not just those suffering deprivation and volunteering is very satisfying to empower clients to receive genuine help and provide relief for them.
“There’s a sense of learning and working with like-minded people,” he says about his comradeship with his colleagues.
In illustrating the real-life impact of the CAB's work on individuals and communities, John articulated the significance of our mission and the collective effort required to sustain our vital service.
“I am also always surprised at how many Kiwis don’t know about our services, that we can help them, for free in their time of need or to help solve the trickiest situations,” he says. “This is our chance to remind New Zealanders of this extremely important service and the impact this advice can have on people’s lives.”
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Citizens Advice Bureau knows this adulting thing means facing heaps of new challenges on the daily.
But we’ve got you.
Whether it’s starting your first paid job, going flatting with your mates, buying a second-hand car without getting ripped off, getting your ID sorted, or understanding what… View moreCitizens Advice Bureau knows this adulting thing means facing heaps of new challenges on the daily.
But we’ve got you.
Whether it’s starting your first paid job, going flatting with your mates, buying a second-hand car without getting ripped off, getting your ID sorted, or understanding what insurance is about - we’re here to help.
For South Kaipara locals, we’re just on the Mainstreet of Helensville by the dentist.
Come say Howdy to us at our display at the Helensville Show on Saturday.
Our friendly volunteers would love to have a chat and if you ask an interesting question you may even get a little gift!
There are also so many things to soak in and remember at this amazing traditional event so come on … View moreCome say Howdy to us at our display at the Helensville Show on Saturday.
Our friendly volunteers would love to have a chat and if you ask an interesting question you may even get a little gift!
There are also so many things to soak in and remember at this amazing traditional event so come on down!
Check out the Helensville Show Facebook page @HelensvilleShow
Our Saturday openings have started for 2024.
Come and chat to a volunteer or Justice of the Peace from 10am to noon.
Due to the coming Labour weekend our office will be closed on Saturday and Monday. We re-open Tuesday from 10am.
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