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Description
CAB provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone in the community about anything. There are no criteria to meet to use the CAB service – they will help and advise anyone.
They help people to;
- understand their rights and obligations under the law
- have the confidence and support they need to take action or the next step to resolve their issues
- access the services they need
CAB are contactable face to face by phone or by email via their website online form
They have three language support services available;
Face to face interpreters who can be booked to be at CAB with you. An on-demand phone interpreter service.
CAB interviewers around the motu who can offer the CAB service in other languages.
Staff
A manager and around 30 marvellous volunteer Bureau Interviewers.
Ages
Older adult / Kaumātua, Adult / Pakeke, Youth / Rangatahi, Child / Tamariki
How do I access this service?
Phone
03 471 6166 (Dunedin Direct) OR
0800 367222 (nationwide freephone)
Walk in
Ground Floor, Rodgers House, 155 Princes St, Dunedin.
Phone us at the start of either shift (either just after 10.00 am or 1.00 pm) to check if the volunteers on shift can see you (there may already be clients in the interview room and we don't want you to be waiting for a long time). When you ring also tell us a bit about your issue.
Website
www.cab.org.nz
- Answers to thousands of 'your rights' articles on our website
- Hundreds of community organisations, social services, clubs, hobby groups, and sports clubs on our online community directory.
- Online enquiries can be submitted via our website https://www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/contact-us/
- Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CABDunedin/
- Instagram - @citizens.advice.dunedin
Anyone can access
Fees and Charges Description
Free
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 10 Jan.
Other: Closed 13 Jan — 17 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Your employment rights under the law - information, advice and how to resolve issues. Your employment rights under the law - information, advice and how to resolve issues.
Your employment rights under the law - information, advice and how to resolve issues. Your employment rights under the law - information, advice and how to resolve issues.
Your employment rights under the law - information, advice and how to resolve issues.
Tenancy rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act. Renters rights. Information, advice and how to take action
Tenancy rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act. Renters rights. Information, advice and how to take action
Tenancy rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act. Renters rights. Information, advice and how to take action
Your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act - information, advice and how to take action
Your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act - information, advice and how to take action
Your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act - information, advice and how to take action
CAB holds hard copies of immigration booklets and pamphlets and can help anyone fill in immigration forms (or online applications). CAB can advise on current immigration legislation.
CAB holds hard copies of immigration booklets and pamphlets and can help anyone fill in immigration forms (or online applications). CAB can advise on current immigration legislation.
CAB holds hard copies of immigration booklets and pamphlets and can help anyone fill in immigration forms (or online applications).
CAB can advise on current immigration legislation.
Advice and help with - Dissolution of marriage, resolving parenting disputes, relationship property, custody
Advice and help with - Dissolution of marriage, resolving parenting disputes, relationship property, custody
Advice and help with - Dissolution of marriage, resolving parenting disputes, relationship property, custody
CAB has a Community directory of approximately 500 local organisations, social services, clubs, hobby groups, and sports clubs in the wider Dunedin area. Also 35,000 nationwide community directory listings.
CAB has a Community directory of approximately 500 local organisations, social services, clubs, hobby groups, and sports clubs in the wider Dunedin area. Also 35,000 nationwide community directory listings.
CAB has a Community directory of approximately 500 local organisations, social services, clubs, hobby groups, and sports clubs in the wider Dunedin area.
Also 35,000 nationwide community directory listings.
CAB is a service for anyone about anything so this includes former refugees and all migrants
CAB is a service for anyone about anything so this includes former refugees and all migrants
CAB is a service for anyone about anything so this includes former refugees and all migrants
CAB has three language support options; A free face-to-face interpreter can be booked to be here with clients at CAB - through Te Whatu Ora Southern Access to an on-demand phone interpreter service - np need for a booking CAB volunteers around the country can offer clients the CAB service in your language (call to see who is available on any given day).
CAB has three language support options; A free face-to-face interpreter can be booked to be here with clients at CAB - through Te Whatu Ora Southern Access to an on-demand phone interpreter service - np need for a booking CAB volunteers around the country can offer clients the CAB service in your language (call to see who is available on any given day).
CAB has three language support options;
A free face-to-face interpreter can be booked to be here with clients at CAB - through Te Whatu Ora Southern
Access to an on-demand phone interpreter service - np need for a booking
CAB volunteers around the country can offer clients the CAB service in your language (call to see who is available on any given day).
CAB is passionate about access to justice for all and plays an important part in providing clients with information and advice regarding their rights and how to take action under the law. CAB is passionate about access to justice for all and plays an important part in providing clients with information and advice regarding their rights and how to take action under the law.
CAB is passionate about access to justice for all and plays an important part in providing clients with information and advice regarding their rights and how to take action under the law. CAB is passionate about access to justice for all and plays an important part in providing clients with information and advice regarding their rights and how to take action under the law.
- Consumer rights
- Legal advice
CAB is passionate about access to justice for all and plays an important part in providing clients with information and advice regarding their rights and how to take action under the law.
Free help, advice, and information on any issue affecting anyone.
Free help, advice, and information on any issue affecting anyone.
Free help, advice, and information on any issue affecting anyone.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Travel Directions
Public Transport
Bus stop outside the door for many Dunedin routes.
Parking
On the street
Region
Dunedin - South Otago
Website
Contact Details
155 Princes Street, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
Rodgers House, Ground Floor
155 Princes Street
Dunedin
OTA 9016
Street Address
Rodgers House, Ground Floor
155 Princes Street
Dunedin
OTA 9016
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This page was last updated at 2:13PM on December 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Citizens Advice Bureau Dunedin | Te Pou Whakawhirinaki o Ōtepoti.