Citizens Advice Bureau Cambridge NZ

18/06/2026

Looks like a fun evening for a great cause 🍿

🎬 Help Us Spread the Word! 🎬

Our CAB Te Awamutu Movie Night Fundraiser is coming up on Wednesday 1 July, and we'd love your help to make it a success!

Not only will you enjoy a great movie night watching HAMNET at The Regent Theatre, but you'll also be helping us continue to provide free, confidential, and independent information and advice to people in our community. ❤️

🎟️ Tickets are $25 and include an ice cream 🍦 or popcorn 🍿.

Even if you can't make it along, you can still support us by:
👍 Liking this post
📢 Sharing it with your friends and whānau
💬 Tagging someone who might enjoy a night out for a good cause

Every share helps us reach more people and supports the work we do in our community.

To purchase tickets:
💰 Cash at CAB Te Awamutu, or
🏦 Online: 03-1564-0042534-000 (Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu)

Please use your surname and MOVIE as the reference, then send us a PM or email at [email protected] to arrange your tickets.

Thank you for helping us help our community! 😊

14/06/2026

It's National Volunteer Week and Cambridge is full of everyday heroes. 🙌

At CAB Cambridge, our amazing volunteers give their time, skills, and compassion to help people navigate some of life's challenges and we couldn't do what we do without them.

But they're just part of an incredible picture. Across our community we have a huge number of people giving their time in schools, op shops, clubs, community groups and emergency services to name just a few.

Do you know a volunteer in Cambridge who deserves some recognition? Let's show them some appreciation in the comments 👇🏽

05/06/2026

⚠️👀 Important to watch out for these scams - they happen every year but are becoming more sophisticated and believable 👀⚠️

Have you recently received a text or email saying you’re due a tax refund? Phishing messages are designed to look authentic and can be hard to detect. Be on the lookout. Even if it looks convincing, don't click on links, or give out your bank details.

👉 Remember we do not put refund amounts, or links directly to myIR in our emails or texts.

👉 Scam emails may come from an email address or include links that are wrong but look like ours. For example: ird.co.nz, ird.qovt.nz or ird.gov.nz.

👉 To check a link, use your mouse to hover over it. The address will appear in a box or at the bottom of your screen. Make sure the link is correct before clicking on it.

Our correct web address is ird.govt.nz and emails will come from [email protected] or [email protected].

For more information about the latest scams and what to look out for, visit our website - https://www.ird.govt.nz/managing-my-tax/scams/latest-scams

27/05/2026

Recent law changes give more protection to victims of stalking and harassment. If you're affected by these issues, help is available. Talk to us at Citizens Advice in complete confidence or get in touch with Waikato Women's Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau.

24/05/2026

You can order a birth certificate through Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM):
- Online
- By post
- In person in Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, or Christchurch (by appointment only).
Because birth records are public, you can apply for yourself or for someone else eg, your child or a relative for researching your family history/whakapapa.
Cost: $33 for a standard certificate or
$35 for a decorative certificate
Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, or Prezzy card.
If you’re looking for older records, you can request a birth certificate through BDMonline for:
📄 people born at least 100 years ago
📄 people who died at least 50 years ago
📄 people born at least 80 years ago (if deceased)
For more information, visit: cab.org.nz/article/KB00000701
or visit 62 Alpha Street, Cambridge News NZ
Phone 07 827 4855
Email [email protected]

22/05/2026

If you buy a gift card or voucher, it must clearly show the terms and conditions of its use, as well as its expiry date (if there is one). For gift cards or vouchers purchased from 16 March 2026, the minimum expiry date is three years.
Vouchers purchased before 16 March 2026 keep their original expiry date (if there is one). If there is no expiry date, this means the voucher should never expire.
It is a good idea to read the terms and conditions that come with your gift card or voucher and to use your gift card sooner rather than later. If the business closes or you lose your voucher, your rights to a refund are limited. If you lose a pre-loaded debit card, you may be able to get a replacement card, but you will need to check with the store. The business might charge you a fee for the replacement card.
For more information on your rights, visit: cab.org.nz/article/KB00000069
or 62 Alpha Street, Cambridge
phone 827 4855
email [email protected]

29/04/2026

The Kaiárahi - Family Court Navigator - will be here at CAB Cambridge this Thursday 30th April. No appointment is needed.
The Family Court Kaiārahi can help you:
- understand the language, processes and outcomes of Family Court proceedings
- where appropriate, access out-of-court services and support in the community to help you reach agreement about the care of your children
- remain engaged and involved in any Family Court proceedings by working to address any barriers that are preventing you from participating
- with your agreement, connect you with other agencies and services in the community to support you as needed.
This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service run by the Ministry of Justice. If you need help or have questions, please do come along. We're at 62 Alpha Street, Cambridge.

28/04/2026

YOU'RE INVITED! Come along and find out about some of the amazing services provided by local community organisations. And if you're looking for your next volunteering opportunity, this is a fantastic chance to hear about some possible roles.

22/04/2026

⚡💰 According to Consumer NZ research, the average household can save $500 a year by switching energy providers. Consumer NZ therefore recommends that people check their provider’s competition to see if there are better deals elsewhere.
There are several comparison tools or services that allow you to compare your power bills against what other power providers charge for the same type of plans. Comparison tools such as Powerswitch, Billy, Switchme, Power Compare, Powershop, MoneyHub and Glimp will show you the providers that service your area, and how much they would charge based on an estimate of your normal usage.

If you decide to change power companies, you can do this through a comparison tool, and they will contact you to confirm that you want to switch. Or you can contact the chosen power provider directly. The new energy provider will take care of the transition for you. It is generally free to switch providers, with some exceptions. Visit our website to find out more cab.org.nz/article/KB00000083

If you need some more support, come and see us (62 Alpha Street, Cambridge) or give us a ring on 07 827 4855. We're here to help 👋

31/03/2026

Save the date! Take the opportunity to connect with some of our local community organisations, to learn about services they offer, and, if you're looking for a volunteering opportunity now or in the future, this is a great way to see which group might be the best fit for you. Come along to this free event and we'll look forward to seeing you there! Please register using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFCRsYbA7JFQukOz_13My25wfO1NVU4IhUy1spO7FxozBhhA/viewform

Wednesday 29 April, 10am - 12pm at Bupa St Kilda 👋