Ministry of Justice
On this site you will find information about the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry's services, Courts, and information about the work we undertake to create a fairer and safer New Zealand.
Law Access
This site provides a catalogue of law-related information and resources. More than 150 organisations list their resources here. These resources include factsheets, pamphlets, videos, website links and Freephone numbers.
Legal Services Agency
This guide tells you about the different schemes for legal help if you can’t afford a lawyer. It explains what’s available to you and how to get it.
Community Law Centres
Community law centres provide services for people with unmet legal needs and who cannot afford legal services. There are now 25 fully-established community law centres and two pilot centres in New Zealand. Community law centres assist many people with legal problems that affect their daily lives. They provide legal advice and assistance and in some cases representation in court.
New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) was established by statute in 1869. The current legislation is the Law Practitioners Act 1982. That statute sets out the Society's name, membership, structure, general functions, powers and duties. It also makes provision for the district law societies, which are independent bodies with their own statutory powers. The district law societies and the New Zealand Law Society operate in a federal structure.
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