Where to go for more support
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 Justice |
The Ministry of Justice has information about the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988. Website: www.justice.govt.nz/family/powers-to-make-decisions |
Office for Senior Citizens |
The Office for Senior Citizens website has useful information and templates for preparing an enduring power of attorney. Website: www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz/finance-planning/enduring-power-of-attorney |
New Zealand Law Society |
The Law Society has helpful information on Powers of Attorney. Website: www.lawsociety.org.nz/for-the-public/common-legal-issues/powers-of-attorney |
Public Trust |
The Public Trust is a provider of wills and estate administration services. The Public Trust’s website has helpful information about enduring powers of attorney. Website: www.publictrust.co.nz/products-and-services/enduring-power-of-attorney |
Welfare Guardian Trusts |
The Welfare Guardians Trusts’ website provides information about welfare guardians and links to some local Welfare Guardian Trusts. Website: www.welfareguardians.nz |
People First |
People First New Zealand is a self-advocacy organisation that is led and directed by people with learning disabilities. They create Easy Read resources which are available free to download on their website. Website: www.peoplefirst.org.nz/news-and-resources/easy-read-resources |
Organ donation |
Organ Donation New Zealand has information about organ and tissue donation. Website: www.donor.co.nz |