Community Law Manual Online
A free online resource that provides practical, plain-language answers to common legal questions in Aotearoa New Zealand. Covering topics such as employment rights, tenancy, family law, and more, it’s a helpful first step if you are trying to understand your legal options.
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The physical copy of this resource is also available for use within our libraries.
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Features
Community Law creates a bunch of easy-to-read manuals and guides, including:
- Jobs and benefits
- Lag Law: Your Rights in Prison and On Remand
- Pregnancy Rights
- Rights at School in Kura (formerly Problems at School).
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