Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua

At the CAB we help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. We provide people with the confidence and support they need to take action while also working towards positive social change within communities and wider society. This is a free and independent service available to everyone.

✅We give FREE, confidential, independent information, advice and support.

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

✅We make sure clients know and understand their rights and obligations.

✅We work for positive social change within communities and wider society.

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

✅Everybody is welcomed and no one is judged!

✅We offer a universal service … you can ask us about any issue 😊.

We can also help you:

✅JP Services

✅Budget and Benefit advocates

✅Family Law Clinic

✅Write letters.

✅Fill in Forms.

✅Speak with government departments e.g. IRD, Tenancy, Immigration etc.

✅Find legal assistance.

✅We offer educational sessions in our community and additional support to migrants, former refugees and to organisations supporting them.