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CAB free clinics coming up – 15-19 September 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 and a monthly CV clinic.

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 - 133 Brighton Mall - WE HAVE NO JP HERE THIS WEEK. For alternatives check out the link under 'Read More' for JPs at local libraries.

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 clinic
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 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)

7. CV Clinic – held monthly at Hornby Community Centre - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book a place. Next clinic is Monday, 6th October from 12.00-1.30pm

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

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