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Age Concern is an independent, charitable, not-for-profit organisation with the mission of working together to promote the quality of life and well-being of older people. Age Concern New Zealand is a federation of local Age Concern Councils, which each provide information and services in cities and most major provincial towns around the country.

Mission Statement:

The Central Hawke's Bay Budget Service will provide specialised budget advice to families of the community for their own needs and lifestyle; with education in money management the ultimate aim.

The service will maintain a friendly, co-operative spirit and have regard for its links with the community.

Offers encouragement and practical support to cancer patients and their families.
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CAB provide free, confidential, impartial advice and information to anyone in the community that may need help. No problem too big or small. Trained volunteers will assist with your enquiries.

Hours are Monday - Friday 9. am - 4pm.

In conjunction with the HB Law Society CAB also provide free legal service at the Hastings Bureau on Saturday mornings from 9.30 - 10.30 am except on public holiday weekends. No appointment necessary, just first come first served.

Central Connect Whare Manaaki provides post crisis counselling, Primary Health Organisation funded counselling, home based social work support, and family violence intervention, and Strengthening Families work. Our staff are fully qualified and members of their professional bodies, and our services are free for clients who meet our contract criteria.

 You can find out more information by going to the Central Connect Website

Heartland Services is a government initiative designed to improve access to Government Services for rural and provincial New Zealand.  There are two parts to Heartland Services:

1. Service Delivery Centres through which Government Services can be provided when departmental representatives are available
2. An outreach service in which several different Government Agencies will synchronise visits to remote communities in order to provide a face to face service.

Full details for Waipukurau Heartland Services can be found on the  Heartland Service website.

Victim Support helps people to be in control of getting their lives back on track and ensures they get the services they need and their rights upheld. Our free service provides emotional and practical support, information, referral to other support services and advocacy for the rights of victims. This support helps victims find strength, hope and safety in the face of grief and trauma at what may be the worst time of their life.