Legal Information

Wellington Community Law Centre produces a number of legal information resources and publications with the aim to inform and educate the community about their legal rights and obligations. For further information or to order contact info@wclc.org.nz.

Books and Manuals

LEGAL REFERENCE MANUAL

A Practical Guide to New Zealand Law, for everyday situations

The Legal Reference Manual is a comprehensive A4 loose-leaf binder that sets out legal information in a form that is easily accessed and understood by the everyday user. The Legal Reference Manual deals with various aspects of community and personal life and tries to provide answers to common legal questions. *P&P includes cost of six-monthly updates for three years.

Individuals and Community Groups: $65 + $15 P&P*
All other organisations: $130 + $15 P&P*

SCHOOLS AND THE RIGHT TO DISCIPLINE

A Guide for Parents

This book answers questions on the rights and responsibilities of students, parents and schools. To download a copy of this publication click here and scroll down to the downloadable books section.

Schools, Community and Statutory Agencies: $10
Parents: No charge

MENTAL HEALTH AND THE LAW

A guide for people who experience mental illness focusing on their legal rights and how to exercise these rights.

$29.95

RAPE SURVIVORS LEGAL GUIDE

This guide explains some of the options available to a survivor of rape if they decide to follow a path through the legal system.

Individuals: No charge
Community Agencies: First 5 copies free, then $10 per copy
Other Agencies: $15 per copy

Pamphlets

Protection of Personal Rights & Property Rights
(40 pages)

Setting up a Trust

currently out of stock
(12 pages)

Making a Will

currently out of stock
(23 pages)

Legal Information for Pregnant Teens
currently out of stock
(24 pages)

There is no charge for the the pamphlets listed above but a postage fee applies where 10 or more copies are ordered.

Reports

"There must be something I can do"
A report analysing calls to the Parents Legal Information Line for School Issues.
No charge

"Education in New Zealand Schools "Parental Fights for Statutory Rights"
No charge