Free Public Advocacy Service

10/06/2026

04/06/2026

Celebrating 5 years of the Free Public Advocacy Service in the Weekend Sun 🎉

04/06/2026

The Hub and the Free Public Advocacy Service (FPAS) have developed a Community Will Pack to help people record their wishes in a practical and accessible way.

The pack includes:
• guidance pages,
• the Community Will Template,
• an optional Organ & Tissue Donation Codicil,
• a plain-language glossary explaining some of the terms used,
• and an “Other Important Things to Think About” page.

Full information is available on our website 👉www.freepublicadvocacyservice.co.nz/community-will-pack

The Hub / FPAS act as access facilitators and can assist with practical questions about how the process works, but cannot provide legal advice.

If your situation is more complex, or if you feel unsure at any stage, legal advice is recommended.

The Hub Te Puke

29/05/2026

Are you facing challenges with your workplace, tenancy, or general disputes?

FPAS offers mediation and conflict resolution. Contact us to find out more.

Our Advocacy and support services also empower people through:

✔️employment issues
✔️tenancy matters
✔️document support and advice
✔️WINZ/ MSD support and advocacy
✔️navigating difficult systems.

No matter how big or small your issue is, you don’t have to go through it alone.

21/05/2026

The Free Public Advocacy Service (FPAS) is looking for compassionate volunteers to join our team as Advocates 💙

As one of our Advocates, you’ll:

✔ Help people resolve everyday challenges
✔ Empower others to understand their rights
✔ Volunteer for approximately 2-5 hours per week (including 1.5 at a clinic desk).

We’re looking for empathetic people with English as a first language who are good listeners. Experience in the social services sector is necessary.

Find out more on the Seek Volunteer website: https://seekvolunteer.co.nz/volunteering/127382/advocates-needed

16/04/2026

Whether you’re coming from Grey Street or Devonport Road, here’s how to find us at Tauranga Library. We’re here every Saturday from 10:30am until midday.

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

06/04/2026

Our regular Wednesday clinic at the Welcome Bay Community Centre will not be operating over the school holidays.

Meanwhile, you can still find us at:

➡️ Arataki Community Centre on Tuesdays, 9am-12pm
➡️ Greerton Library on Tuesdays, 1pm-2:30pm
➡️ The Hub in Te Puke on Wednesdays, 9am-12pm
➡️ Pāpāmoa Community Centre on Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am
➡️ Tauranga Library (Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries) on Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm

We’ll be back at the Welcome Bay Community Centre from 10-11:30am on Wednesday 22nd April.

29/03/2026

The Free Public Advocacy Service will be taking a short break over Easter.

❌Our clinic at Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries will not be operating on Saturday 4th April.

✔️We'll be at Arataki Community Centre (9:00am-12:00pm) and Greerton Library (1:00pm-2:30pm) as usual on Tuesday 7th April.

Have a happy Easter!

16/03/2026

If you’re unable to be heard or get the support you need, the Free Public Advocacy Service can help you.

Whether it’s with applications, paperwork or technology, going to an appointment, or meeting with you to provide guidance. If we do not have the expertise you need we can help you find it and accompany you to meetings.

Once we start supporting you, we will continue to follow your progress in a confidential manner until you reach a satisfactory ending.

For more information visit our website; freepublicadvocacyservice.co.nz or contact us on [email protected] or 0225629845.