We are a voluntary community agency providing information, advice and support to our communities from 86 locations in Aotearoa. Otara Otara is one of 6 Bureaux in former Legacy Manukau (now part of Auckland Council), with 6 (six) Bureau Clusters, 32 outlets across Auckland & 86 across New Zealand. Otara is part of Cluster 6 (South Auckland). We are an Incorporated Society affiliated to our national organisation Citizens Advice Bureaux New Zealand. Check out the website which provides access to a full range of information resources. Aims/Whaainga -To ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights; or of the services available; or through an inability to express their needs effectively. -Exert a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally. -The service therefore provides free to all individuals an impartial & confidential service of information, guidance & support, and makes responsible use of experience gained. www.cab.org.nz