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Tauranga | Whakatāne Centres Whakatane Office - Monday to Friday, 9am-3:30pm
We are Moving - New Office Details will be available shortly
Ph: 07 308 6817

Tauranga Office - Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
63 Willow Street
Tauranga 3110
Ph 07 571 6812

Freephone 0800 905 916

29/10/2026

The Whakatane office is still open so you can call us on 07 3086817 to discuss an appointment.

28/10/2026

FREE WHĒNUA MĀORI WORKSHOP & ONE-ON-ONE KŌRERO | NOVEMBER

Baywide Community Law, in partnership with Te Kooti Whenua Māori, invites you to join us for our next FREE Whenua Māori Workshop and one-on-one kōrero with Māori Land Court kaimahi.

WHEN: Tuesday 10 November 2026-From 10.00am onwardS
WHERE: Baywide Community Law, Whakatāne Office
Level 2, Niederer Plaza, 195 The Strand, Whakatāne.

November Kaupapa:
• Section 44 and 45 Chief Judge Applications
• Occupation Orders

This is an opportunity to learn more about these processes, ask questions, and receive information to help you navigate matters relating to your whenua Māori.

One-on-one kōrero with Māori Land Court kaimahi will also be available, providing an opportunity to discuss your particular whenua Māori queries.

Bookings are essential for both the workshop and one-on-one kōrero, as spaces are limited.

Phone: 0800 905 916 for more information

Whether you're looking to understand the process, explore your options, or support your whānau in matters concerning whenua Māori, nau mai, haere mai.

He taonga tuku iho te whenua — let’s continue strengthening our knowledge and supporting our whānau to protect and uphold the mana of our whenua.

25/10/2026

Your mahi matters. Your rights do too.

Labour Day is a reminder to recognise the people whose work keeps our communities going, and the importance of protecting their rights.

In kōrero published last October, iwi leader Ken Mair highlighted iwi and unions working together to support workers' rights and wellbeing. These issues affect our whānau as well as our workplaces.

Working this Labour Day, Monday 26 October?

- Employees must receive at least time-and-a-half for hours worked on the public holiday.

- If it is a day, you would otherwise work, you generally also receive an alternative paid holiday.

- If you take the public holiday off and it is a day you would otherwise work, you are entitled to public holiday pay.

Kia mōhio ki ō motika - know your rights.

Keep this handy when checking your payslip and share it with whānau working over the long weekend.

Ken Mair kōrero: Kaitiaki Nursing New Zealand, 24 October 2025.

18/10/2026

Are you enrolled to vote?

You must be enrolled by midnight Sunday 25 October to vote in the 2026 General Election.

Visit vote.nz to enrol, check your enrolment or update your details - especially if you've moved recently.

Voting in New Zealand starts Monday 26 October.
Election day is Saturday 7 November.

Share this reminder with whānau so they have time to check their enrolment.

18/10/2026

15/10/2026

Tāneatua whānau - a reminder our legal clinic is next Tuesday 20 October, 10am-12pm at Te Tai Community Hub.

Free, confidential initial legal advice. By appointment - Eligibility applies.

Call Baywide Community law at 0800 905 916 or
contact Te Tai Community Hub at 0800 628 228 to book.

Tāneatua Whānau - have a legal question?

Baywide Community Law is coming to Te Tai Community Hub alongside Tūhoe Hauora, offering free, friendly and confidential legal advice.

Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Te Tai Community Hub, Tāneatua

By appointment only. Call 0800 905 916 to check eligibility and book.

The clinic offers free, confidential initial legal advice to help you understand your options and next steps.

Baywide supports whānau on low incomes, or with disabilities or other disadvantages. Financial criteria do not apply to people under 18 or enquiries about Māori land law.

You don't need to have everything figured out before asking for help. Share this with whānau who might find it useful.

12/10/2026

Kawerau whānau - Have a legal question?

A little advice can help you take the next step. We offer free, confidential initial legal advice to help you understand your options.

Our Kawerau clinics run fortnightly. The next clinic is:

Thursday, 15 October 2026
KEA Building, 60 Onslow Street, Kawerau

Whakapā mai - get in touch.
Call 0800 905 916 to check eligibility and book. Appointments are required.

We support people on low incomes, or with disabilities or other disadvantages. Financial criteria do not apply to people under 18 or enquiries about Māori land law.

Share this with whānau who might find it useful.

11/10/2026

**CLOSED – FREE WH ENUA MĀORI WORKSHOP & ONE-ON-ONE CLINICS**

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has registered for this month’s FREE Whenua Māori Workshop and one-on-one kōrero with Māori Land Court kaimahi.

We appreciate your continued support and the opportunity to tautoko whānau with their whenua Māori kaupapa.

Missed out this month? Keep an eye on our socials for next month’s workshop topics, dates and details of our FREE one-on-one clinics.

We look forward to connecting with you again soon!

11/10/2026

A cuppa. A check-in. Someone who takes the time to listen.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re recognising the small moments that help people feel connected and included.

When worries about housing, money, work or whānau feel heavy, having someone alongside you can make the next step feel more manageable.

Belonging can start with something simple:
🌿 Invite someone to join you.
🌿 Make time for a kōrero.
🌿 Check in again, even after they say “I’m okay.”

You don’t need to have the perfect words to show someone they matter.

He kōrero, he hononga — a conversation, a connection.

What’s one small way you could help someone feel included this week?

09/10/2026

At Baywide, our community is the beating heart of our mahi. It’s all about connecting with our people, building relationships, and working together to make a positive difference across our rohe.

We are proud to be attending Meet The Locals event in Opotiki at Opotiki College. Come down and say hello to our friendly team, have a korero about our services and walk away with knowledge.

Nau mai, haere mai

Address

63 Willow Street
Tauranga
3110

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+6475716812

Website

https://www.baywidecls.org.nz/, https://www.instagram.com/baywide.community.law/

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