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Where can I get free advice in New Zealand, and can I get help in my own language?

Start with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). It is free and confidential, and anyone can ask about anything. Call 0800 367 222, visit one of the 83 CABs, or chat online at cab.org.nz. Many volunteers are bilingual. If you need help in your language, just say so, and CAB will try to connect you with someone who speaks it.

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From the guide “Free advice and legal aid”Last verified Official pages checked daily

Official figures

CAB free phone
0800 367 2221
CAB phone hours
Monday to Friday 9am–4pm, Saturday 9.30am–1pm2
Number of CABs in New Zealand
831
CAB help in other languages
Many volunteers are bilingual. They can help connect you with someone who speaks your language. CAB information is available in some other languages, for example Chinese (Simplified).2
Number of Community Law Centres in New Zealand
241

Official sources

  1. Free community legal helpMinistry of Justice · justice.govt.nz
  2. Migrant ConnectCitizens Advice Bureau New Zealand · cab.org.nz
  3. Get legal aidMinistry of Justice · justice.govt.nz
  4. Contact legal aidMinistry of Justice · justice.govt.nz

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