Free Public Advocacy Service

22/09/2026

This Wills Month we’re reminding people that creating a Will is an important step in planning ahead and ensuring your wishes are clearly recorded.

September is Wills Month making it a great time to create or update your Will, protect your family and ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes.

The Hub Te Puke and the Free Public Advocacy Service offer a free Community Will Pack to help people record their wishes in a practical and accessible way.

More information is available on our website here: https://freepublicadvocacyservice.co.nz/community-will-pack/

The Hub Te Puke/ Free Public Advocacy Service act as access facilitators and can assist with practical questions about how the process works, but can’t provide legal advice.

10/09/2026

Tomorrow will be our last clinic at the temporary Tauranga Library at 21 Devenport Road before it closes on Sunday.

Come and see our Advocates between 10:30am and Midday.

From Saturday 17th October clinics will resume at the new library at Te Manawataki o Te Papa, Willow Street.

Our new chapter begins very soon!

Tauranga Library’s temporary space at 21 Devonport Road will close for the final time at 4pm on Sunday, 13 September as we begin our move to the new Tauranga Library & Community Hub at 95 Willow Street.

The Council Customer Service Centre will remain open at 21 Devonport Road until 5pm on Friday, 9 October, before also moving to the new site.

For your library fix during the closure period, don’t forget that our neighbourhood libraries at Greerton, Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui, along with the Mobile Library, will be open as usual. 🙂

We can’t wait to welcome you into our beautiful new city library from Friday, 16 October!

For further information, including answers to frequently asked questions, visit: library.tauranga.govt.nz

04/09/2026

We wanted to share this lovely email from a recently retired Free Public Advocacy Service Advocate. ❤️

03/09/2026

31/08/2026

September is Wills Month making it a great time to create or update your Will, protect your family and ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes.

The Hub Te Puke and the Free Public Advocacy Service offer a free Community Will Pack to help people record their wishes in a practical and accessible way.

More information is available on our website here: https://freepublicadvocacyservice.co.nz/community-will-pack/

The Hub Te Puke/ Free Public Advocacy Service act as access facilitators and can assist with practical questions about how the process works, but can’t provide legal advice.

30/08/2026

We’re looking for a courageous advocate to lead the community group Free Public Advocacy Service.

Great for those with experience in social work, or at ACC or WINZ.

https://seekvolunteer.co.nz/volunteering/128093/manager-advocacy-advisory-services

Email [email protected] for more information or to apply.

SociaLink Tūhono Pāpori - Western Bay of Plenty

30/08/2026

Members of our community with disabilities are not being treated well when they’re in touch with Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ). We’re calling on our local Members of Parliament for change.

Sam Uffindell MP
Jan Tinetti MP
Rawiri Waititi MP

12/08/2026

We're currently recruiting volunteer advocates. 🙋🙋‍♀️⭐

We're looking for people with experience in the social services sector, strong empathy, life experience, and active listening skills and English as a first language.

All the details can be found here: https://seekvolunteer.co.nz/volunteering/127909/advocates-needed

25/06/2026

No clinics Saturday 27th June - Wednesday 1st July.

Our Advocates will be celebrating Matariki early. ✨

Mānawatia a Matariki!

17/06/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week to the incredible volunteers who make the Free Public Advocacy Service possible.

This week is a chance to recognise and thank the millions of people who give their time and skills to our communities.

Each week our volunteers give their time, skills, and compassion to stand alongside people navigating challenging situations. Their dedication helps ensure that everyone has access to support, a voice, and someone in their corner when it matters most.

Whether you’re advocating, listening, guiding, or simply showing up - your impact is real and deeply appreciated.

Thank you for being part of our community and for the difference you make in people’s lives.

Volunteering New Zealand