Tag: Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau
Volunteering in our community
Volunteer week took place from June 18-24, in order to recognise the important work that volunteers are doing in the community.
If you have a...
After the floods …
The recent floods have caused havoc and 138 red, 542 yellow and 1141 white placards, as of early February, have been issued by building...
Caution advised over laybys and buy now, pay later
BY PAKURANGA CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
It’s the silly season and we tend to go overboard with the shopping.
Before you commit to any laybys or...
Do you have a will sorted?
We have had several enquiries recently relating to wills.
In some cases, where a person has died intestate or with an invalid will, challenges and...
What’s in a name change?
In New Zealand, you can formally change your name if:
You are at least 18 years old (or aged 16 or 17 and are...
Periodic vs fixed-term tenancies
On February 11, 2021, changes made to the Residential Tenancies Act came into force. One of the changes is that any fixed-term Tenancy Agreement...
Be careful when buying online
Buying online can be a convenient and cost-effective way to shop, but it can be more difficult to work through if things go wrong.
It...
Thinking of volunteering?
If you are thinking of volunteering, you might want to think about what types of activities you enjoy, what skills and experience you have...
OPINION: The peculiar ages of man (and woman)
Below is a guide describing what you are allowed to do as you attain different ages:
At 5 you can enrol in a state school.
At...