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The New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) regulates all lawyers in New Zealand. NZLS also provides assistance to the public in interacting with legal professionals. This includes guidance on how to choose a lawyer, what to expect from your lawyer, how much your lawyer should cost, and how to complain about your lawyer if you are not happy.
Website: www.lawsociety.org.nz
You can use the NZLS website to identify local lawyers.
PO Box 5041 Wellington 6145
New Zealand Ministry of Justice administers the nation's legal aid system. If you cannot afford a lawyer then you may have recourse to legal aid. If you have any queries regarding whether you are entitled to legal aid, about your legal aid lawyer or having to repay legal aid then you may wish to contact the Ministry of Justice, or once of its regional legal aid offices.
Website: www.justice.govt.nz/services/leg al-help/legal-aid
GOVERNING BODIES New Zealand Law Society
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[email protected] T: +64 (0)4 472 7837
LEGAL AID New Zealand Ministry of Justice (Legal Aid)
T: 0800 2 LEGAL AID (0800 253 425) (toll free) National office: T: +64 (0)4 918 8800 DX: SX10125 Wellington Auckland E:
[email protected] z T: +64 (0)9 488 5440 Wellington E:
[email protected]. nz T: +64 (0)4 472 9040 Christchurch E:
[email protected] vt.nz T: +64 (0)3 339 4730
Community Law Centres
Citizens Advice Bureau
Community Law Centres provide free legal advice on a range of legal problems. You may wish to visit a Community Law Centre to consult a free legal advisor face to face. The Community Law Centres also produce a range of literature that may be useful to your problem.
Website: www.communitylaw.org.nz
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) seeks to promote knowledge and understanding alongside support where people's rights are involved. Their advice is free and they have extensive experience in legal matters. Local CABs allow access to advice in most localities in New Zealand. Alternatively, you can contact the CAB using the other forms of communication displayed here.
Website: www.cab.org.nz
Details of local offices available on the website.
T: 0800 367 222 (toll free)
Languages: You can get help from the CAB in over 20 different languages. OMBUDSMEN and COMPLAINTS COMMITTEES Independent Police Conduct Authority
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) is an independent body that considers complaints against New Zealand Police and oversees their conduct.
Website: www.ipca.govt.nz E:
[email protected] T: 0800 503 728 (toll-free within NZ)
PO Box 25221 Wellington 6146 New Zealand Department of Corrections
The Department of Corrections provide for Inspectors of Correction that will investigate complaints regarding prison and probation.
Website: www.corrections.govt.nz E:
[email protected] T: +64 (0)4 460 3000 Private Box 1206 Wellington 6140 New Zealand
Office of the Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman is an independent authority that helps the community in its dealings with government agencies. If you have a complaint against a government agency, such as the Department of Corrections, then you may escalate your complaint to the Ombudsman.
Website: www.ombudsman.parliament.nz E:
[email protected] z T: 0800 802 602 PO Box 10152 Wellington 6143
INTERPRETERS New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters
The New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI) is a national representative body of translators and interpreters in New Zealand. There website has an online directory for contacting translators or interpreters.
Website: www.nzsti.org E:
[email protected] PO Box 109-677 Newmarket Auckland 1149
HUMAN RIGHTS New Zealand Human Rights Commission
New Zealand Human Rights Commission provides education and assistance on any issues affecting somebody's human rights. If you believe your human rights are being infringed then contact the Commission using the details shown.
Website: www.hrc.co.nz E:
[email protected] T: 0800 496 877 (toll free)
Languages: Information available in various languages including Arabic, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Maori, Punjabi, Samoan, Somali, Tongan, and Vietnamese ASSISTANCE FOR PRISONERS New Zealand Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society
New Zealand Prisoner Aid and Rehabilitation Society (NZPARS) works to reduce offending by providing support and reintegration services to offenders and their family.
Website: www.pars.co.nz E:
[email protected] T: +64 (0)9 630 0862 Unit 2/19 Edwin Street Mt Eden Auckland 1024
