Support and Information

Essential Support and Information
(Wider Pegasus and Waimakariri area)

Advice, Information & Advocacy
Citizens Advice Bureau – North Canterbury
Service: Free, confidential information and advice
Address: 209 High Street, Rangiora
Phone: 03 313 8822 or 0800 367 222
Email: northcanterbury@cab.org.nz
Website: https://www.cab.org.nz/location/cab-north-canterbury
Services include: Tenancy, employment, budgeting, consumer issues, family matters, legal information, JP service

Financial & Employment Support
Work and Income – Kaiapoi
(Ministry of Social Development)
Service: Financial assistance, benefits, employment support
Address: Unit 9, The Crossing, 77 Hilton Street, Kaiapoi 7630
Phone: 0800 559 009
Website: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz

Community & Welfare Support
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury (Kaiapoi Community Support)
Service: Food support, budgeting advice, community support
Address: 24 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi
Phone: 03 327 8945 or 0800 88 34 88
Website: https://www.wellbeingnc.org.nz
Notes: Supports Pegasus, Woodend, Ravenswood & Waikuku residents

Hope Community Trust – Woodend Hub
Service: Food support, community meals, counselling, referrals
Address: 34B Rangiora–Woodend Road, Woodend
Phone: 03 928 3066
Email: support@hopecommunity.co.nz
Website: https://www.thehopecommunitytrust.org

Youth & Mental Health Support
Youthline – Central South Island
Service: 24/7 youth helpline, counselling, mentoring
Phone: 0800 376 633
Text: 234
Website: https://youthline.kiwi/youthline-central-south-island
Coverage: Canterbury and upper South Island

1737 – Need to Talk?
Service: Free call or text to talk with a trained counsellor
Phone/Text: 1737
Availability: 24/7

Support for Older People
Age Concern Canterbury
Service: Support, advocacy, elder abuse prevention, social connection
Phone: 03 366 0903 or 0800 803 344
Website: https://ageconcerncan.org.nz
Coverage: Canterbury, including Waimakariri

Civil Defence & Preparedness Information
Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group
Service: Emergency preparedness information and alerts
Phone: 03 366 2359
Website: https://www.cdemcanterbury.govt.nz

Libraries & Community Information
Waimakariri District Libraries
Service: Community information, digital access, social programmes
Website: https://waimakaririlibraries.com
Locations: Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Woodend (Pop‑up / outreach)

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