Law and Justice
Law
- Settling a dispute simply
- See what kinds of things can go to the Disputes Tribunal, how to make a claim and what to expect at a hearing.
- http://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/disputes-tribunal/how-to-apply
- Source: Ministry of Justice (NZ Govt)
Rights
- Consumer information
- The A-Z of consumer issues. Find information and advice on everything from buying a car to using gift vouchers.
- http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/for-consumers
- Source: Ministry of Consumer Affairs (NZ Govt)
- Obtaining a copy of your criminal record
- How to get information held about your criminal and traffic convictions. See the process, download the forms you will need, and get answers to common questions.
- http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/get-a-copy-of-your-criminal-record
- Source: Ministry of Justice (NZ Govt)
- Office of the Ombudsmen
- See what types of complaints the Ombudsmen's Office investigates, with information on how to complain and online complaint forms.
- http://www.ombudsmen.govt.nz
- Source: Office of the Ombudsmen (NZ Govt)
- Make a privacy complaint
- How to complain if you think your privacy hasn't been protected.
- http://privacy.org.nz/how-to-complain/
- Source: Privacy Commissioner (NZ Govt)
- Enquiries and complaints guide
- Find out what to do if you believe you have been discriminated against.
- http://www.hrc.co.nz/enquiries-and-complaints-guide/
- Source: Human Rights Commission (NZ Govt)
- The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights
- See what your rights are when you use health and disability services, and how to make a complaint.
- http://www.hdc.org.nz/the-act--code/the-code-of-rights
- Source: Health and Disability Commissioner (NZ Govt)
- The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
- Download a booklet on the rights established and protected by the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.
- http://www.justice.govt.nz/publications/justice-system/bill-of-rights
- Source: Ministry of Justice (NZ Govt)
- About children's rights
- Find out about the rights of children and young people in New Zealand.
- http://www.occ.org.nz/childrens_space/about_childrens_rights
- Source: Children's Commissioner (NZ Govt)
- Make a police complaint
- Make a complaint about police behaviour online, or download the form and send it to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
- http://www.ipca.govt.nz/Site/complaints/default.aspx
- Source: Independent Police Conduct Authority (NZ Govt)
- Safety tips
- Advice and resources to help you stay safe at home, out and about, and on the net.
- http://www.police.govt.nz/safety/index.html
- Source: New Zealand Police (NZ Govt)
-
Local police districts
- Get location and contact details of police stations in your area.
- http://www.police.govt.nz/district/
- Source: New Zealand Police (NZ Govt)
Haven't found what you want? Use our search to find the answers.
