Information
& Resources

The Community Law movement creates and shares many practical legal resources to help you to help yourself, as well as your friends and whanau.

If you are looking for a comprehensive and practical source of legal information, the Community Law website is an excellent resource, with links to  books and guides, templates, education tool kits, and more.

The Community Law Manual is a popular and useful educational tool. It’s an easy to understand guide that covers legal topics from A to Z, from your legal rights when your neighbour decides to erect a new fence, to how to deal with MSD when you are having issues with your benefit.

Community Law Resources
Community Law Manual

Other useful websites

ACC Way
Finders >

Information on NZ’s no-fault accidental injury compensation scheme.

Age Concern >

Includes information on wills, enduring powers of attorney and elder abuse.

Citizens Advice Bureau >

A free (non-legal) phone advice service available to everyone.

Consumer Protection >

Help for those buying and selling products, including your rights and scam protection.

District Court >

Information on the Family Court,
Youth Court, Criminal and Civil Courts.

Employment New Zealand >

Information on employment rights, leave and holidays, resolving problems and ending employment.

Health and Disability Advocacy Service >

Where to go if you have a problem with a health and disability service.

Health and Disability Commissioner >

Information on disability rights and how to make a complaint.

Human Rights Commission >

Information on human rights and how to make a complaint.

Inland Revenue Department >

Information on tax, including Kiwisaver and Child Support.

Immigration NZ >

Immigration and visa information and applications.

Legal Aid >

Who can get legal aid and how you can apply.

Māori Land Court >

Explains what is Māori land and how shares in Māori land are transferred.

Ministry of Justice >

Information on the courts, family law, fines, and how to check your criminal record.

Ministry of Social Development >

Information on how the MSD can help you, including Work and Income.

Netsafe >

Where you can go to report online scams and learn about staying safe and protecting your privacy online.

Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre >

Resources on Māori Land and Māori Land Court matters.

NZ Law Society >

Where you can search for a lawyer, as well as read publications on different areas of law.

Oranga Tamariki >

Support for families, youth justice, working with children.

Privacy Commissioner >

Privacy rights and responsibilities and how to make a complaint.

Tenancy Tribunal >

Information for both tenants and landlords, including templates for tenancy agreements.

Office for Seniors >

Information for older people, including how to report elder abuse.

Youth Law >

Information, resources and legal help for children and young people.

Worksafe >

Health and safety information for workers, employers and businesses.

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