CAB free clinics coming up – 30 August-5 September 2023
Wow - we have a really busy week with lots of free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialist legal advice for employment and immigration, plus our Tech clinic and CV Workshop.
1. Tech clinic – Geeks on Wheels - Wednesday, 30th – 1-2pm. 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre) – Drop in clinic – 03 366 6490
2. Employment free legal clinic by Zoom - Wednesday, 30th from 5.45 pm - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236
3. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 31st - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
4. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 31st – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236
5. Immigration legal advice – Thursday, 31st - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236
6. CV Workshop – Friday, 1st – 10am - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236
7. Justice of the peace – Monday, 4th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
8. Our CAB volunteers are at the Loft – Tuesday, 5th – 11am-2pm. Upstairs in Eastgate Mall in the Library. Drop in for a chat if you want to talk through a problem.
For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.
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Power outages across Christchurch
Early this morning, a power outage affected parts of Christchurch.
What you need to know:
- Over 1500 homes in Christchurch lost power.
- Power company Orion showed 1576 properties across Avonhead, Broomfield, Burnside, Hyde Park, Ilam, Russley, Upper Riccarton were affected at 6.28am.
- Some 889 properties had had power restored by 7.45am, but the rest could be waiting up until 9am, Orion’s website showed.
- An investigation is under way into what caused the outage.
- Temperatures in central Christchurch were about minus 1.8C, according to MetService.
Free lessons for women to learn how to ride a bike
Bike Bridge will be offering a series of 4 daytime bike lessons for women during the July school holidays.
Location: Addington School
Wednesday 10th July, 11am-1pm
Thursday 11th July, 11am -1pm
Wednesday 17th July, 11am-1pm
Thursday 18th July, 11am -1pm
As usual, lessons are free and there is no need to register - just turn up on the day. All equipment is provided, just please wear closed shoes. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners who have never sat on a bike before, to those that can ride but want to learn to ride safely on the road.
For more information see link under 'Read More' for their Facebook page.