Manawatu Community Law Centre provides free and accessible legal services across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua region, delivering essential information, advice and education through its Palmerston North office and outreach centres. The centre operates as part of the national Community Law network, which focuses on helping people who cannot afford conventional legal services and aims to empower communities through practical legal support.

The centre's legal work covers a broad range of everyday issues, including employment rights, family matters, consumer disputes and civil and human rights concerns, with outreach services and clinics designed to reach people who face barriers to access. It emphasizes early help and collaborative problem solving, connecting clients with appropriate support where needed.

Client service at Manawatu Community Law Centre centers on confidential, non judgmental assistance and clear, practical guidance. Free initial advice is available through clinics and drop in sessions, and the centre offers outreach engagements and education sessions to improve legal literacy and help people navigate the legal system, with process oriented steps and next steps outlined for clients.

Sobre Manawatu Community Law Centre
Áreas de prática
Emprego e Trabalho
Família
Direitos Civis e Humanos
Imigração
Litígios e disputas

Idiomas falados
English

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Áreas de prática

Emprego e Trabalho

Manawatu Community Law Centre provides guidance on employment rights, including information on workplace rights, discrimination and disputes, and offers initial advice through clinics and outreach to workers who may be experiencing issues at work.

Direitos Trabalhistas
Contratação e Demissão
Discriminação no Emprego
Direito do Trabalho
Pensão
Aposentadoria
Assédio Sexual
Segurança Social
Salários e Horas
Rescisão Indevida
Denunciante e Qui Tam
Benefícios Trabalhistas e Remuneração Executiva

Família

The centre supports family law matters through community clinics, offering accessible information and advice for parenting, care of children and related family disputes, with a focus on practical steps and next actions.

Adoção
Abuso Infantil
Guarda dos filhos
Pensão alimentícia
Visitação infantil
Direito Colaborativo
Divórcio e separação
Violência doméstica
Direitos do Pai
Casamento
Divórcio militar
Mesma Sexo e LGBT
Anulação

Direitos Civis e Humanos

Manawatu Community Law Centre addresses civil and human rights concerns by providing clear information and one-on-one guidance, helping clients understand and exercise their rights in areas such as discrimination, privacy and basic freedoms.

Direitos Civis
Direito Constitucional
Incapacidade
Seguro de Incapacidade
Incapacidade da Seguridade Social
Discriminação
Povos Indígenas
Direito Educacional
Direito Militar
Direito Animal
Direito baseado na fé
Direito estadual, local e municipal
Benefícios para Veteranos

Imigração

Immigration and refugee matters are among the centre's focus areas, offering initial advice and guidance to navigate visas, residency and asylum processes through outreach clinics and information resources.

Asilo
Visto de Negócios
Cidadania
Visto de Dependente
Residência Permanente
Visto de Aposentadoria
Permissão de Trabalho
Cidadania por Investimento
Residência por Investimento
Visto Gold

Litígios e disputas

The centre assists with disputes across civil matters including tenancy and neighbour disputes, providing information on remedies and steps to resolve issues and guiding clients through appropriate avenues for dispute resolution.

Mediação e Arbitragem ADR
Recurso
Ação coletiva
Litígios Gerais
Ética e Responsabilidade Profissional
Litígio Comercial
Litígio Antitruste
Reestruturação e Insolvência

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