This afternoon at Government House Wellington, Dame Cindy hosted a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington. This wonderful community organisation established its first branch in Newtown in 1974, with the purpose of providing free, confidential, and independent information and advice to anyone who needed it.
Over the past five decades, CAB has reached a number of significant milestones, including the establishment of multiple branches across Wellington, and the ongoing expansion of services to meet the evolving needs of the region. Operating with a team of seven staff members and 125 volunteers, the organisation continues to offer a no-time-constraint, face-to-face service, ensuring that every person has the opportunity to receive the help they need, regardless of their circumstances.
You can find more images from the event in the image gallery for the reception for the 50th anniversary of Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington and read Dame Cindy's speech via Her Excellency's speech for the reception for the 50th anniversary of Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington.