Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley

07/09/2026

A reminder that our summer internships are available and open to applications! Applications close next Friday 18 September, so if you think a role is perfect for you, get in quick! https://www.wclc.org.nz/internships/

We know it's a little hard to imagine summer right now, but our summer internships are officially open!

A summer internship with Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley is an opportunity to experience working in a Community Law Centre while contributing directly to our mahi providing free legal services and legal information to our communities.

We are looking for:
- Refugee and Immigration Legal Advice Service (RILAS) Intern
- Rights Education Project (REP) Intern
- Housing Intern
- Prison Legal Services Intern
- Operations Intern
- Legal Information Intern

Think one of these roles would be perfect for you? Learn more: https://www.wclc.org.nz/internships/

13/08/2026

Overseas whānau! Here's all you need to know about enrolment and voting if you're out of New Zealand (or planning to be) during voting period.

Want to read this in text format? Click here:http://www.wclc.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Overseas-voting.pdf

11/08/2026

We know it's a little hard to imagine summer right now, but our summer internships are officially open!

A summer internship with Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley is an opportunity to experience working in a Community Law Centre while contributing directly to our mahi providing free legal services and legal information to our communities.

We are looking for:
- Refugee and Immigration Legal Advice Service (RILAS) Intern
- Rights Education Project (REP) Intern
- Housing Intern
- Prison Legal Services Intern
- Operations Intern
- Legal Information Intern

Think one of these roles would be perfect for you? Learn more: https://www.wclc.org.nz/internships/

10/08/2026

A reminder for renters as Tiaki Wai bills have started to come in. Landlords cannot pass Tiaki Wai water charges onto their tenants - have a look at the information below. If you have questions, reach out to our Tenancy Services team!

16/07/2026

Join our team! 💼

We are looking for a Kaiwhakahaere Kiripaepae - Receptionist to join Community Law on a part-time basis.

The Kiripaepae is crucial to our daily operations, to make sure that manuhiri are greeted with manaakitanga, and clients are appropriately triaged and assisted based on their individual needs.

Deadline for application is 30 July (Thursday), 5pm.

Learn more about the role and how to apply: https://www.wclc.org.nz/current-vacancies/

13/07/2026

In case you missed it, our Pōneke office has moved - but we're only a 5 minute walk away from our old office. You can now find us at Level 2, 50 Manners Street.

13/07/2026

Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley will have a stall at this weekend’s Multicultural Matariki Puanga in the Hutt. We’re looking forward to meeting the community and answering any questions about our services.

Hosted by Hutt Multicultural Council, Multicultural Matariki Puanga will bring together ethnic communities from Lower Hutt and the wider Wellington region to acknowledge the Māori New Year with live performances, kai, storytelling and activities.

Date: Sunday 19 July
Time: 5pm
Venue: Walter Nash Stadium.

24/06/2026

We'll be running three workshops in July on Benefits, Immigration and Tenancy law!

⚖️ Benefits workshop - Tuesday, 7 July
⚖️ Immigration law workshop - Tuesday, 21 July
⚖️ Tenancy law - Tuesday, 28 July

All workshops will be happening from 10.30am to 11.30am, at Kilbirnie & Lyall Bay Community Centre (56-58 Bay Road, Kilbirnie). To sign up, scan the QR code, or visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1678019113260340

See you there!

19/06/2026

Our Pōneke office on Dixon Street is moving!

We will be closed on:
- Thursday July 2nd,
- Friday July 3rd
- Monday July 6th.

We will reopen at 4.30pm on Tuesday July 7th at our new premises: Level 2, 50 Manners Street.

Map on how to get there: https://tinyurl.com/CLnewlocation

See you at our new office soon!

11/06/2026

Attend the report launch for "Navigating Safety and Justice in Aotearoa New Zealand: Ethnic and Migrant Women’s Experiences Before, During and After the Family Court Following Disclosure of Family Violence"

Date: Tuesday 23 June
Time: 5.45pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

The research draws on interviews with 22 victim-survivors from ethnic and migrant communities, alongside 15 frontline advocates. It explores women's experiences of the Family Court and immigration systems following disclosure of family violence and identifies opportunities to strengthen safety, fairness, and access to justice.

As part of the launch, there will be a panel discussion bringing together perspectives from the justice, family violence, and community sectors.

You can RSVP below by 16 June 2026 for security and catering purposes:

Navigating Safety and Justice in Aotearoa New Zealand - Ethnic and Migrant Women’s Experiences Before, During and After the Family Court Following Disclosure of Family Violence Tuesday 23 June 2026 5.45pm – 7.30pm Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington Thank you for your interest in atte...