If you can’t find the information you need about living in Dunedin and New Zealand on this website, this page lists places you can contact for more information.
Community service directories
There are a number of community services that provide different sorts of information about the city. We’ve collected links to many of these community service directories (link to external website, new window).
Dunedin City Council Customer Services
Dunedin City Council (DCC) staff can assist with information on community resources such as libraries and pools, and services such as sewerage, water and rubbish, property, planning consents and building consents. To contact the DCC phone 03 477 4000, email dcc@dcc.govt.nz or visit the ground floor of the Civic Centre, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin.
Dunedin Citizens Advice Bureau
The Dunedin Citizens Advice Bureau (link to external website, new window) is an independent organisation offering advice, information, advocacy and support. Phone 03 471 6166 or visit them in Rodgers House, Ground Floor, 155 Princes Street, Dunedin. You can also search the their online directory (link to external website, new window).
Legal advice
Free legal advice can be obtained at the Dunedin Community Law Centre, Floor 1, 169 Princes Street, Dunedin. Visit Community Law Otago website (link to external website, new window) to find out opening hours or phone 03 474 1922, or 0800 169 333 if you are outside the Dunedin free calling area.
Financial budgeting advice
Budget advice is available from the Dunedin Budget Advisory Service. See their website Budgeting Dunedin website (link to external website, new window), phone 03 471 6158, or visit Community House, 283-301 Moray Place, Dunedin.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs) can help you by witnessing legal documents or copies of documents. You can find contact information for Justices of the Peace in the Yellow Pages directory (link to external website, new window). A JP is available at the Dunedin District Court between 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. The Citizens Advice Bureau has a JP service too. Find out more about JPs (link to external website, new window).
Dunedin isite Visitor Information Centre
The Dunedin isite Visitor Centre (link to external website, new window) in the Octagon provides a free, friendly and up-to-date information and booking service for all visitor-related activities, attractions, accommodation and transport services here and throughout the country.