Our law centres

ABOUT US

We work to reduce and remove barriers to the law. We provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury and the Grey and Westland Districts, who face barriers in accessing justice.

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Christchurch City

Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm, by appointment

Drop in clinics are on hold please call to make an appointment
5:30-7pm (and also on Saturday at 9:30am-12pm)

HELP IN YOUR SUBURB

Aranui
ACTIS

37 Hampshire Street
Aranui

Every Tuesday

By appointment only - call ACTIS (03) 963 7070 to book

Ashburton
Community House

44 Cass Street
Ashburton

Every second Thursday
9.30am to 4pm

By appointment only - call 03 366-6870 / 0508 CANLAW to book

Greymouth
The Corner House

8 Marlborough St
Greymouth

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

By appointment only - call 03 366-6870 / 0508 CANLAW to book

Hornby
Hornby Citizens' Advice Bureau

Hornby Citizens Advice Bureau: 8 Goulding Avenue, Hornby

Lawyers are available every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. Contact our office for an appointment.

By appointment only - call 03 366-6870 / 0508 CANLAW to book

Linwood
The Loft - Eastgate Mall

Linwood

Every Tuesday and Thursday

By appointment only - call 03 366-6870 / 0508 CANLAW to book

Timaru
Community House Timaru

27 Strathallan Street
Timaru

Every second Thursday

By appointment only - call 03 366-6870 / 0508 CANLAW to book

Wainoni, Christchurch
Nga Hau E Wha Marae

250 Pages Road

Every second Thursday

By appointment only - call 03 366-6870 / 0508 CANLAW to book

SPECIALIST LEGAL ADVICE

Earthquake Assistance

Monday and Friday

By appointment call 0508 624 327 to make appointment

ADVICE LINES

Our freephone

0508 CANLAW (0508 226 529)

Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm

EDUCATION

We provide legal education on a wide range of topics and we run sessions from our offices and from other venues in the community. Search our education calendar here to find a public education session that interests you.

We also organise 'private' education (not open to the public) for rōpū Māori, community groups, schools, alternative education providers and others. If your group is interested in getting educated, contact us directly.

CONTACT US

Christchurch City
A

198 Montreal Street
Christchurch

M

P O Box 2912
Christchurch 8011

P(03) 366 6870, 0508 226 529
Eadmin@canlaw.org.nz
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