Where to go for more support
Overview
General information about neighbourhood issues
Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide initial free legal advice and information. |
Citizens Advice Bureau |
Phone: 0800 367 222 The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) website provides information on a range of neighbourhood problems. Your local CAB can help you work your way through a problem with your neighbour. |
Consumer New Zealand |
The “Neighbours and property” section of this website has information covering a range of neighbourhood problems. |
Kainga Ora (formerly Housing New Zealand) |
The “Neighbours” section of this website has information for neighbours of Kainga Ora properties. If you have a problem with a Kainga Ora neighbour, you can contact their Customer Services Centre on: 0800 801 601 |
Neighbourhood Support New Zealand |
www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz This website has fact sheets covering a range of neighbourhood problems. |
New Zealand Law Society |
You can read the NZLS pamphlet “Disputes between your neighbours” online www.lawsociety.org.nz/for-the-public/common-legal-issues You can access pamphlets online or order hard copies from the New Zealand Law Society. Phone: (04) 472 7837 Email: pamphlets@lawsociety.org.nz |
Dogs
Department of Internal Affairs |
The “Dog control” section of this website has information about the Dog Control Act and about microchipping dogs. www.dia.govt.nz/Resource-material-Dog-Control-Index |
SPCA New Zealand |
For information on some of the legal responsibilities of pet owners go to: www.spca.nz/what-we-do/seek-justice/animal-welfare-act |
Ministry for Primary Industries |
For a full guide to the Animal Welfare Act 1999, go to: |
Getting help if you’re homeless
Āwhina |
Āwhina is a directory of services in Auckland for the homeless, by the homeless. |
Women’s refuges |
www.womensrefuge.org.nz/contact-us/find-your-local-refuge Find your local women’s refuge. |
Housing First |
Housing First is a group of providers covering all of Auckland. |
Services in main centres |
Auckland City Mission: The People’s Project, Hamilton: Downtown Community Ministry (DCM), Wellington: Christchurch City Mission: Dunedin Night Shelter (for men): |