Community Law Waikato - Te Tari Ture aa-Hapori o Waikato

11/06/2026

A valuable and collaborative hui yesterday with some of the Maaori Land team at McCaw Lewis Lawyers and our kaimahi. Discussing potential collaboration opportunities and working closer together to improve access to justice for Maaori.

Photo credit: Kodi Minnell

18/05/2026

‼️OFFICE RENOVATIONS DISRUPTION‼️

If you're visiting our centre in person, you'll notice that our reception area is undergoing renovation to make the space more suitable for our community and create more interview rooms. We are doing our best to complete the renovations as soon as possible, but for the moment we have limited interview rooms available to see clients.

Calls and online appointments are preferred during this time. Please call reception if you have any queries 0800 529 482.

17/05/2026

CIVICS EDUCATION IN KURA

Check out this paanui below for more exciting information being led out by YouthLaw.

School’s back and there’s a new kid on the block - Waha!
Our new civics education programme empowers high school students to see themselves as capable of making positive change in their communities. Waha was created alongside youth, teachers, and legal experts and supported by The Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation. Five South Auckland schools are piloting Waha in their year 9-10 classes during term two, and then it will roll out nationally. To find out more, check out www.waha.org.nz and follow Waha!

12/05/2026

We'll be in Paeroa this Thursday! Check out the paanui for more information.

📣 FREE & CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL ADVICE – COMMUNITY LAW WAITKATO

📍 Hauraki Manaaki Hub
4 Hughenden Street, Paeroa

📅 Thursday 14 May 2026

⏰ From 10.00am onwards
(Held on the second Thursday of every month)

🧠 Community Education Session
Topic: Understanding Māori Land Law
🕙 10.00am
➡️ No booking required

⚖️ 1‑on‑1 Lawyer Appointments
🕚 From 11.00am onwards
📌 Booking required

📞 How to make an appointment:
• Call Community Law Waikato on 0800 529 482 and ask for a Hauraki Manaaki Hub appointment
• Or email [email protected]
• The reception team will ask a few questions to prepare for your appointment
• After booking, you’ll receive a registration form to complete before your appointment

✅ Part of the National Community Law Movement
✅ Free, confidential, and open to the community

21/04/2026

An informative and collaborative workshop today about tenancy rights and responsibilities for the Kirikiriroa community alongside Heretohelpunz, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Tenancy Services & Ministry for Pacific Peoples.

20/04/2026

If you work with rangatahi - this workshop is for YOU!

We are running 4 in-person workshops in South Auckland specifically for youth development workers & professionals.
📌If you are interested in knowing more about this, or would like to participate, please click on this link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHDhApx5Q3kSh1PCNePokK-Ea3iOH31EC3mKWvIA9opb05wQ/viewform
Feel free to share with your networks!

16/04/2026

LEARN YOUR TENANCY RIGHTS!

Nau mai haere mai!

We are excited by this collaboration opportunity in Kirikiriroa and to share legal information for tenants. If you'd like to attend, follow this event page - https://www.facebook.com/share/14YTw6tFvvQ/

15/04/2026

It was an honour and privilege to be part of celebrating a successful residency for a local Tongan whaanau. A positive example of community collaboration 👏

Today was one of those truly special days today.

Nearly two years ago, my office began advocating with Immigration NZ to support a family seeking to have their parents remain here and secure Permanent Residency.

These processes take time (as they should) but that doesn’t make the journey any easier. For families, it can bring real uncertainty, stress, and challenges around life, support, and health.

Today, we celebrated a positive outcome.

There were prayers, tears, and beautiful Tongan songs, all wrapped in the korowai of K'aute Pasifika Trust.

Behind every immigration decision is a real family, a real story, and a future worth fighting for.

12/04/2026

Get in touch if you need support whaanau!

🌧️ Need a hand after the recent extreme weather? We’re here for you. 🩵
If you or your whānau have been affected by the recent weather events across the Ōtorohanga or Waipā Districts, please reach out through Here to help u. We can connect you with the support you need. 👉 Visit: https://heretohelpu.nz

09/04/2026

If you're looking for Maaori Land law legal education opportunities check out this paanui whaanau!