Citizens Advice Christchurch Area
Community Organisation
Community Organisation
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We have JPs at our New Brighton and Hornby branches as follows:
New Brighton - 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) - 03 366 6490
- Wednesday 10.30-11.30
Hornby community centre (8 Goulding Avenue) – 03 349 5236
– Monday - 9.30-12.30
- Thursday - 9.30-12.30
All … View moreWe have JPs at our New Brighton and Hornby branches as follows:
New Brighton - 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) - 03 366 6490
- Wednesday 10.30-11.30
Hornby community centre (8 Goulding Avenue) – 03 349 5236
– Monday - 9.30-12.30
- Thursday - 9.30-12.30
All are a Drop in service – you might want to give us a call on the day to check it is running
Here are some tips to help you get your paperwork right when you visit with a JP:
- If you want to certify a true copy, have the original document and the copy with you.
- If certifying transcripts printed from the internet or email attachments, the JP will need to see the original website or email on your computer or cell phone (or our office computer).
- If you are certifying a text message, the JP will need to see the whole message on your computer or cell phone.
- If certifying documents for banks or financial institutions, need a declaration or you need an affidavit, the JP needs to see the person named in the document and their photo ID e.g. Passport, Drivers licence or 18+ card.
If these times aren't convenient then check out under 'Read More' for timings at local libraries
If you have an employment problem and want to talk to someone for FREE, we have:
- A specialist employment lawyer
- Bookings are required and are held via Zoom on Wednesday evenings
- We will send you an email with the link to the zoom, you don’t need to be tech savvy
To book an appointment… View moreIf you have an employment problem and want to talk to someone for FREE, we have:
- A specialist employment lawyer
- Bookings are required and are held via Zoom on Wednesday evenings
- We will send you an email with the link to the zoom, you don’t need to be tech savvy
To book an appointment email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz . Please include your name, phone number, company name, a brief outline of the problem and attach a copy of your contract if you can.
There is also lots of advice on our website, see the link under 'Read More' and you can search for 'bullying' or 'personal grievance' and the government has an Employment Helpline on 0800 20 90 20.
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, 10th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic… View moreWe 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, 10th - 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, 11th - 11-2pm – no appointment needed
3. Justice of the peace – Wednesday, 12th - UNFORTUNATELY THERE WILL BE NO JP HERE THIS WEEK. Click on the link below to see services at local libraries.
4. Immigration General Advice – Wednesday, 12th - 2:15pm-4:30pm. Fendalton Library – Appointment required - ring 03 351 7804
5. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 13th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
6. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 13th – 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
7. 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)
8. CV Clinic – held monthly at Hornby Community Centre - email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to book a place. Next clinic is Monday, 7th April from 12.00-1.30pm
For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.
We have 2 different Free clinics to help with Immigration Issues
1. Immigration Advisor
- Weekly on Wednesday - 2:15pm-4:30pm - 4 Jeffreys Road (Fendalton library)
- Appointment required - ring 03 351 7804
Advice relating to - general immigration, variation of visas, visas for family … View moreWe have 2 different Free clinics to help with Immigration Issues
1. Immigration Advisor
- Weekly on Wednesday - 2:15pm-4:30pm - 4 Jeffreys Road (Fendalton library)
- Appointment required - ring 03 351 7804
Advice relating to - general immigration, variation of visas, visas for family members.
2. Immigration Free Legal
- Fortnightly on Thursday evenings - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre)
- Appointment required – email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz and include Visa Status and issue
Your issue must relate to a legal question such as:
- declined visa
- unlawfully in New Zealand
- expired visa
- facing deportation
- breach of visa conditions
- exploited by an employer
- received a letter from INZ
We do not have interpreters available for your appointments.
On Thursday each week we hold free lawyer clinics at New Brighton and Hornby.
These clinics allow you to see a lawyer at no cost for 10 mins. So, if you need help understanding a legal document or deciding whether to pursue a legal case, then this is a great starting point.
- 1pm - 133 Brighton… View moreOn Thursday each week we hold free lawyer clinics at New Brighton and Hornby.
These clinics allow you to see a lawyer at no cost for 10 mins. So, if you need help understanding a legal document or deciding whether to pursue a legal case, then this is a great starting point.
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236
These are drop in clinics and you will be given a number when you arrive, so everyone is seen in order, and usually the lawyer can see 5-7 clients.
If you need a specialist lawyer or advisor for immigration, employment or ACC then email clinics.chch@cab.org.nz to make an appointment with the separate clinics.
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