Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt Incorporated

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) helps people know and understand their rights and responsibilities, to take steps to act on these, and to connect with additional community services they may need. The CAB service is universal, which means it is available to anyone who needs it, and we will assist with any question or issue people come to us for help with. The service is accessible - face to face, by phone, and online.

* We give FREE, confidential, independent information, advice and support

* We use our knowledge of services and communities to help people help themselves

* We make sure clients know and understand their rights and responsibilities

* We work for positive social change within communities and the wider society

* There is no time pressure - we take the time to really listen

* Everybody is welcome, and no one is judged

* We offer a universal service ... you can ask us about any issue

We can also help with:

* JP services

* Free legal assistance

* Filling in forms

* Filling in digital forms

* Finding community groups

CAB Upper Hutt opened its doors (as Community Advisory Service) in August 1969. We have continued to provide free, confidential, independent information and advice to the community. Our aim is to empower our community so that they do not suffer through not knowing their rights and responsibilities.