Law and Justice

Law

1. 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
   • Source: Ministry of Justice (NZ Govt)

Rights

1. 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)
2. 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)
3. Enquiries and complaints guide
   • Find out what to do if you believe you have been discriminated against.
   • http://www.hrc.co.nz/home/hrc/enquiriescomplaints/enquiriescomplaints.php
   • Source: Human Rights Commission (NZ Govt)
4. 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)
5. 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)
6. 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)
7. Office of the Ombudsmen
   • See what types of complaints the Ombudsmen's Office investigates, with information on how to complain and online complaint forms.
   • Search for: www.ombudsmen.govt.nz
   • Source: Office of the Ombudsmen (NZ Govt)
8. 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)
9. 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)
10. 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)