CAB Dunedin will hold a free information session on Buying a Car. Come and attend this information session to understand:

• Buying a car: things to be aware of while buying the car.
• The relevant person from Automobile Association (AA) will inform you about the mechanical checks and Licencing.
• How English Language Partners can help you in learning English
• Where to get driving lessons?

Date:               Thursday 30 August 2018

Time:              11 am to 2 pm

Venue:           Dunedin Community House, Alexander McMillan Room (upstairs), 301 Moray Place, Dunedin

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please confirm your place by phoning 03 471 6166 or Email at [email protected] by Thursday 23 August 2018. 

CAB Browns Bay will hold a free information session for newcomers on Renting a Home in New Zealand

Come and join us to know:

• Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant under residential Tenancy Law
• Types of rental contracts
• Notice periods
• Dispute resolution

Followed by Questions and Answers

Presenter:  Auckland Community Law Centre

Date:     Thursday, 30 August 2018

Time:    10.30am to 12.30pm

Venue:  Takapuna Community Hub, Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna 0622

Refreshments will be served

Register your interest by contacting Esther at 489 3873 or email at [email protected]

CAB Northcote will hold a free information session for newcomers on Consumer Rights including Buying a car in New Zealand

Come and join us to know:

• Overview of consumer protection law
• Your rights as a consumer
• Consumer Guarantees Act
• Fair Trading Act
• Advise on buying a new or second hand car in New Zealand

Followed by Questions and Answers

Date:     Wednesday, 5 September 2018

Time:    10.30am to 12.30pm

Venue:  Takapuna Community Hub, Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna 0622

Refreshments will be served

Register your interest by contacting Esther at 489 3873 or email at [email protected]

CAB Porirua will hold a free information session for newcomers on Keeping Safe in your Community. Come and join us to know the keys to live safely in the community from the relevant staff from New Zealand Police and New Zealand Fire Service.

Date:              Friday 7 September 2018

Time:              10am to 11am

Venue:           Whitiriea Polytechnic, Wineera Drive, Porirua

Refreshments provided.

RSVP by 5th September 2018

For RSVP:  Call at 04 237 8846 or Email at [email protected]

CAB Wellington Central will hold a free information session for newcomers on Be Ready for an Earthquake and Stay Safe. Come and join us to know what to do when a disaster happens and how to manage an emergency.

Date:              Saturday 8 September 2018

Time:              10 am to 11 am

Venue:           St John’s Centre, McKenzie Room, Corner Dixon and Willis Street, Wellington

Refreshments provided

For more information call CAB Wellington Central at 04 499 9266 or Email at [email protected]

CAB New Lynn is holding a free information session for newcomers on Finding Employment in New Zealand, Session 1. Join our Finding Employment Information Series and learn

• Preparing for working in New Zealand
• The process of finding job in New Zealand
• Your employment Rights

Facilitated by Adon Kumar

And also listen to our guest speaker from Migrant Aotearoa New Zealand on avoiding Migrant Exploitation.

Date:                           Saturday 15 September 2018

Time:                          10 am to 2 pm

Venue:                       English Language Partners, Level 1, 3091 Great North Road, New Lynn

Lunch provided.

To register please drop in, call or email at Citizens Advice Bureau New Lynn, Library Building, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn. Phone 827 7830 or 827 4731, Email [email protected]

CAB Napier will hold a free information session on Feeling at Home in Hawkes Bay: Support for New Migrants. This free information session will discuss the following topics:

• How to build resilience in an emergency
• Improving your English
• Celebrating Diversity
• Finding support when you need it
• Making friends and connections

The speakers are from Civil Defence, English Language Partners, Multi-Cultural Association, Citizens Advice Bureau and Newcomers’ Lunches

Date:               Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Time:              10am to 12pm

Venue:           Citizen Advice Bureau office: 126 Hastings Street, Napier

For more information please call Jenny Pearce at 06 835 7139 or email her at [email protected]

CAB Hamilton will hold a free information session for newcomers on Tenancy Law. This session will cover:

• Tenancy agreements
• Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords
• Ending a tenancy
• Tenancy Tribunal

Date:              Tuesday 11 September 2018

Time:              6pm to 8.30pm

Venue:           Settlement Centre Waikato, 46G Boundary Road, Claudelands, Hamilton

Light refreshments provided.

Please confirm your place by Friday, 7 September by phoning the CAB Office on 07 839 0808 or email at [email protected] or just come along

CAB Lower Hutt will hold a free information session for newcomers on “Emergency Preparedness”. Come along to learn about some of the main hazards and impacts we face in the Wellington region. We will show you ways you can prepare for all sorts of emergencies to help you and your household stay safe.

Date:                     Thursday, 27 September 2018

Time:                     10.15am to 12.30 pm

Venue:                   Lower Hutt War Memorial Library

Corner of Woburn Road and Queens Drive, Lower Hutt

Refreshments provided.

For more information call 04 566 6039 or Email at [email protected]

CAB Nelson will hold a free information session for newcomers on “Employment – Local Conditions, Expectations and Issues”

The topics will cover:

• Employment in Nelson-Tasman
• Answering frequently asked questions about local employment
• The organisations that can help you
• Information about New Zealand Unions

Date:   Tuesday, 11 September 2018

Time:   5.30 to 7pm

Venue: Activities Room Nelson Public Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson

Refreshments provided.

For more information call Hilary Clifton, Migrant Connect Coordinator at CAB Nelson Tasman on 03 548 2117 or email [email protected]  or just come along.

Citizens Advice Bureau Central Auckland branch is very pleased to announce a free intensive support for newcomers looking for a job.

Courses include two group workshops with a professional coach:

• Build a CV and cover letter
• Job search, social media and networking
• Interview preparation
• Meet other job seekers
• Build your confidence

Two individual coaching sessions:

• Identify your skills, strengths and experience
• Identify your barriers and break them down
• Set your goals, set an action plan
• Check and review your progress

When and Where:
Group Workshop: From 10am to 2.30pm, 25 and 26 September 2018

The dates and times for the coaching sessions are on the registration form.

Venue: Akozone (1st Floor), Auckland Central City Library, 44-46 Lorne Street

Refreshments provided.

To register for this free course and to know more about this course, simply call us on 09 302 36 76 or email us on [email protected]

Citizens Advice Bureau Eden-Albert branch is very pleased to announce a free intensive support for newcomers looking for a job. Courses include two group workshops with a professional coach:

• Build a CV and cover letter
• Job search, social media and networking
• Interview preparation
• Meet other job seekers
• Build your confidence

Two individual coaching sessions:

• Identify your skills, strengths and experience
• Identify your barriers and break them down
• Set your goals, set an action plan
• Check and review your progress

When and Where:
Group Workshop: From 10am to 2.30pm, 19 and 20 September 2018

The dates and times for the coaching sessions are on the registration form.

Venue: CAB Eden Albert, 82 St Lukes Road, Mt. Albert

Refreshments provided.

To register for this free course and to know more about this course, simply call us on 09 846 40 23 or email us on [email protected]

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