Citizens Advice Bureau Hastings

19/06/2026

Many thanks to our amazing passionate volunteers who ensure that we can keep providing our amazing service Monday to Saturday!!

16/06/2026

12/06/2026

Reminder about Sunday evening's alert.

11/06/2026

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09/06/2026

This Sunday evening, get ready for a fright!! 😱

08/06/2026

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𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲?

A rates rebate is a partial discount on a residential rates bill, meaning you could save up to $805 on your rates. If you own your home and are on a low income, you may be eligible. Note: The current rates rebate is for the year ending 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, so if you haven't applied already then get in quick.

Whether you’re eligible and how much you could save depends on the following:
• you must be the legal owner/ratepayer for the property
• you must have been living in the property on 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
• the property must not be used principally for commercial, industrial, business or farming purposes
• the total amount of rates you pay
• your total household income before tax
• the number of dependants living with you.

You can also do a quick check using the online rates rebate calculator here: www.govt.nz/rates-rebates-calculator

If you need any help completing the form or have questions about eligibility, come in and see the team at our customer service centre 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122 or call (06) 871 5000.

05/06/2026

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❄️🌡 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

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27/05/2026

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We asked consumers around the country to rate their satisfaction with their KiwiSaver provider. 4 providers scored below average for overall satisfaction.

Three funds won our People’s Choice seal of approval – find out if yours made the cut! https://www.consumer.org.nz/money/personal-finance/best-and-worst-kiwisaver-providers

26/05/2026

Please sign and share for the people of Wellington.

These cuts will hit hardest for: • people struggling with the rising cost of living; • workers facing redundancy or employment issues; • tenants dealing with housing insecurity; • migrants and former refugees; • disabled people, older people, and students; • whānau experiencing hardship...