Community Law
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice.
Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres
Ministry of Social Development – Work and Income (WINZ)
See Work and Income’s website for information on whether you qualify for a benefit and how to apply for them.
Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz
Phone: 0800 559 009
Auckland Action Against Poverty (AAAP)
AAAP is a free nationwide advocacy service for people dealing with Work and Income.
Website: www.aaap.org.nz
Email: advocates@aaap.org.nz
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aucklandactionagainstpoverty
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AAAPNZ/
Helpful resources for beneficiaries: www.aaap.org.nz/resources
Beneficiaries Advocacy and Information Services (BAIS)
BAIS provides free advocacy and support for beneficiaries and low-income families in Auckland’s North Shore, Rodney and Hibiscus Coast districts.
Website: www.bais.org.nz
Phone: 09 444 9543
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bais.northshoreandrodney
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BAISnorthshoreandrodey
Hutt Valley Benefit Education Service Trust (HV BEST)
The HV BEST provides information and support to beneficiaries in the Hutt Valley.
Website: www.hvbest.co.nz
Email: hvbest@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 04 529 8108
Beneficiaries & Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT)
BUWT provides information, advice and support to people on low incomes in Nelson.
Website: www.buwt.wordpress.com
Email: buwtcs@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 03 548 8171
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/282105670089970/?locale=pt_PT
Beneficiary Advisory Service (BAS)
The BAS provides information and support to beneficiaries in Christchurch.
Website: www.bas.org.nz
Email: bas.cprc@gmail.com
Phone: 0800 00 00 43
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeneficiaryAdvisoryService
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
CAB provides free, confidential and independent information and advice. See CAB’s website for valuable information on a range of topics.
Website: www.cab.org.nz
Phone: 0800 367 222
Facebook: www.facebook.com/citizensadvicenz
Find your local CAB office: www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab
Zero Data
Zero Data is a new digital support that allows anyone with a mobile device, phone or tablet to access essential Government information for free. No data is used.
Website: www.zero.govt.nz
What do I need do I need for it to work?
- The device is on.
- The device is connected to Spark, Skinny One NZ, 2Degrees, Slingshot or Orcon.
You can access information from the following agencies:
- Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora | Ministry of Social Development
- Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education
- Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs
- Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand
- Kāinga Ora | Homes & Communities
- Te Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice
- Te Kaporeihana Āwhina Hunga Whara | Accident Compensation Corporation
