Citizens Advice Bureau Waiheke

19/12/2025

Have a wonderful holiday season . We will see you all on the 5th of Jan 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

12/12/2025

Thank you to Waiheke Resources Trust & Sustainability Centre for hosting our CAB end of year party - such a fab space.
Also thank you to Culture movers (https://www.culturemovers.co.nz/) who sponsored the event so that we could treat our volunteers to some lovely kai .
Thank you to Waiheke Local Board who enabled us to get a lovely new banner for attending the market and events . Of course a big thank you to our volunteers !

25/11/2025

Want to know more about the proposed plan change 120 - Auckland's future housing plan ? There are some great resources on Auckland council website including a recorded webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cOqustzbyQ explains some of the main changes and where to get more information from .

19/11/2025

Got an employment issue ? We can help . Pop in to see us at 141 Ocean View Road . We are open 9.30 - 3.30 Mon-Wed and 9.30-12.30 Thursday and Friday . Please note this Tuesday 25th we are closed in the afternoon

12/11/2025

Reach Out Waiheke / Hāpai ki te Hapori need volunteers !

11/11/2025

Travelling to New Zealand from Australia?

From 3 November 2025, eligible travellers from Pacific Islands Forum countries can travel to New Zealand from Australia without needing a visa. Instead, you can simply apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA).

👉 Applying is quick and easy! Use the NZeTA app or apply on the Immigration New Zealand website:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/

🔗 For full details and to check your eligibility, visit our website: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/easier-travel-from-australia-to-new-zealand-for-pacific-visitors/

To find out more about visas and other NZ travel requirements, see: https://www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00001689

CAB is here to help! You can call us on 0800 367 222, or visit cab.org.nz to message us or find a CAB in your area. Our service is free and confidential.


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11/11/2025

Happy International Volunteer Managers Day! 💛💛💛

We would like to say a big thank you to all our volunteer managers and coordinators for the incredible work you do every day! Managing the service and supporting a wide range of volunteers takes real dedication, patience, and skill - and we truly appreciate everything you do to help volunteers thrive.

Your leadership, care, and commitment are at the heart of what keeps each bureau strong and connected. Thank you for everything you do to care for our volunteers, uphold the CAB’s values and ensure people in communities across Aotearoa are supported and empowered.

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Temu and Shein sell thousands of products. But consumer testing has found many kids’ toys and products, as well as USB chargers and necklaces, aren’t safe.

Read more about the testing: https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/testing-reveals-unsafe-kids-toys-usb-chargers-and-necklaces-sold-through-temu-and-shein

11/11/2025

🐁Have a mouse in your house or other pesky pests?
Think there’s an infestation issue?
Pest problems can be seasonal:
- Insect problems tend to happen in spring/early summer.
- Rats and mice are more common in homes in winter.

See what your landlord needs to do, and what you’re responsible for: https://bit.ly/3KXtUQP

11/11/2025

Make sure you're getting the right payments.

If you're receiving Working for Families or Child Support, it's important to keep your details up to date. Changes to your income, family situation, or work hours can affect your payments.

✅ Update your information in myIR so we can ensure you're getting what you're entitled to.

To learn more, visit - https://www.ird.govt.nz/managing-my-tax/updating-my-details/update-my-working-for-families-or-child-support-details

11/11/2025