Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

23/06/2026

❄️🌡 If you are struggling to pay your power bill, you should contact your energy provider as soon as you can. Energy providers must follow consumer care obligations, which include working with you to keep your energy supply affordable. Your provider can work out a payment plan with you, so that your credit rating isn’t affected.

If you receive a benefit, are on a low income or have extra costs because you have a disability, you may be eligible for some financial assistance to help pay your power, gas and water bills.

You might also be able to save money on your power bills by switching to a different plan or provider or through things you can do at home to safely reduce your power consumption.

For more information, visit cab.org.nz/article/KB00000160

Original post credit: Citizens Advice Bureau: cab.org.nz

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23/06/2026

‼️ A heavy rain watch is in place with possible localised downpours and thunderstorms. Stay safe out there… 🚘

Photo credit (altered): NZ Herald

23/06/2026

FREE Immigration Advice with fully licensed immigration advisor, Victor Wong:

👉🏼 When: Fridays 10 - 11am

👉🏼 Where: Citizens Advice Bureau, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga, Auckland 2010 (Pakuranga Library Building)

👉🏼 Cost: FREE

👉🏼 Advanced booking required - Phone 09 576 8331 to book

22/06/2026

Our highly trained, compassionate interviewers and experienced counsellors are always here to lend a helping hand. All of our services are free. 🙂

You can visit our Pakuranga Bureau at 7 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga or phone us on
09 576 8331, WhatsApp us on 028 438 2188 or email us at [email protected]

You can find our Botany Bureau at Botany Town Centre, at the rear food court entrance next to Botany Crime Watch. Or you can phone Botany on 09 271 5382 or email the branch at [email protected]

Photo credit (altered): Pinterest - beautiful photo credit: Vadim Trunov

22/06/2026

Latest post from the wonderful LIFE Community Kitchens:

Pull up a seat at the table. Life Community Kitchens are on this week across Auckland - free meals, friendly faces, and a place for everyone. 💛

22/06/2026

Belonging… ⋆⭒˚𖠋𖠋𖠋*.⋆

Safety is more than protection - it’s about belonging.

On World Refugee Day, we recognise the courage of people forced to flee and the role communities play in helping them rebuild their lives.

Insights from refugee communities show how connection, support and opportunity shape what safety looks like in practice.

Read more: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/the-right-to-seek-safety-a-shared-promise/

21/06/2026

It’s a whole new week! Have a great one! ₊˚⛅.ೃ࿔*:🌻･

19/06/2026

Don’t miss this! Magical at night but still worth a visit during the day. Enjoy! ✨✨

📍WHERE: Aotea Square, 291-297 Queen Street, Auckland City Centre, Auckland

🗓️ WHEN: Friday 5 June 2026 - Sunday 5 July 2026

⏰ TIME: 5pm-11pm

COST: Free

WEBSITE/LINKS

https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/winter-light-cathedral
FREE ARTS EXHIBITION WHANAU FRIENDLY WAITEMATĀ & GULF WARD

Wander through a glowing tunnel of light and feel the magic of winter come alive!

Step inside Winter Light Cathedral - a dazzling, walk-through experience made from tens of thousands of tiny LED lights. Inspired by the sweeping arches of grand church windows, this luminous tunnel invites you in for a moment of warmth, wonder and a little bit of WOW.

From the outside, it shines like a beacon in Aotea Square. Inside, it’s something else entirely - a sparkling, cosy world where every step surrounds you in soft, golden light.

Subtle by day and radiant after dark, whether you're out for a family night or date night this is a joyful experience not to miss.

Walk it once, snap a pic, tag us , then go again - you’ll want to!

Hot tip: Visit on a Friday or Saturday night, between 6pm and 9pm, to watch neon-lit dancers bringing an extra touch of magic to the Cathedral.

Free entry, just turn up and step into the magic. Open 24/7 (best to visit after dark).

Info credit: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/06/winter-light-cathedral/

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