Posts by Citizens Advice Christchurch Area
103 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 22-26 January 2024

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

OUR CITY BRANCH OPENS ON MONDAY, 22 JANUARY AT THEIR NEW LOCATION AT 133 BRIGHTON MALL (SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING OFFICE) – 03 366 6490

We have several free clinics coming up this week. See details below for JP, general Legal advice and specialist ACC advice.

1. Justice of the peace – Monday, 22nd - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. CAB volunteers in the community
- Tuesday, 23rd - 11am-2pm – Eastgate Mall upstairs in the Library. Look out for our yellow flag. Drop in if you have a problem you want to discuss.

3. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 25th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

4. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 25th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 133 Brighton Mall (Small business accounting office) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

5. ACC advice – Thursday, 25th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

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

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3 days ago

Poll: What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Note: Subscription required. You can still read two free stories a month if you're not a ThePress.co.nz subscriber).

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What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?
  • 19.7% Light rail
    19.7% Complete
  • 4.7% South Library
    4.7% Complete
  • 40.9% Orana Wildlife Park
    40.9% Complete
  • 11.8% The Arts Centre
    11.8% Complete
  • 3.9% Dux de Lux
    3.9% Complete
  • 14.2% Christ Church Cathedral
    14.2% Complete
  • 4.7% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    4.7% Complete
127 votes
19 hours ago

Open Christchurch - celebration of architectural excellence

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

With 50 open buildings, 4 guided walks, 3 landscapes, 3 special events and over 40 activities (from expert talks and tours to workshops), Open Christchurch 2024 is a celebration of our architecture.

On 4 & 5 May, experience many of the city’s best buildings and spaces from the inside, for free. Discover new spaces or get up close to buildings you love.

35 out of the 50 buildings do not require advance bookings – you can just turn up on the day.

Check out the link under 'Read More' for a link to the website.

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