Info Sheet
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These pages provide information on the law affecting adult relationships. They explain –
Care of ChildrenThe Care of Children Act 2004 aims to help parents come to good decisions about how they’ll work together to look after their children, even if the parents separate.
Domestic ViolenceThese pages explain how the Domestic Violence Act 1995 protects against violence in the home. They explain how a victim of domestic violence can obtain a protection order, which is the ma...
Freephone
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0800 22 44 53 Office of the Children's Commissioner
For enquiries or concerns relating to the welfare of children and young people. The Office of the...more0800 803 909 Privacy Commissioner
For enquiries about privacy and the process for making a privacy complaint. The Privacy Commiss...more0800 VICTIM
24/7 phoneline for victims to access support throughout New ZealandAll resources
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A Guide to Appointing a Partner as a Guardian (Nov 2006)
A self help guide to couples who share responsibility for the care of a child
Contact:
Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In:
Family & Personal > Parenting
Format: Booklet
A Guide to Making Applications under the PPPR Act (2007)
A guide to making a court application for a personal or property order when a relative has lost mental capacity.
Contact:
Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In:
Family & Personal > General
Format: Booklet
A Guide to Responding to a Protection Order (2006)
A self help guide to assist respondents determine what they can do about a protection order
Contact:
Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In:
Family & Personal > Domestic Violence
Format: Booklet
About Us: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and the Law in New Zealand (Aug 2008)
Looks at legal issues affecting gay, lesbian, transsexual and transgender people
Contact:
Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In:
Family & Personal > Gay and Lesbian
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil
Adoption in New Zealand (Jun 2007)
Some questions and answers for people considering adopting. Ref. CYF046
Contact:
Child, Youth and Family
Found In:
Family & Personal > Adoption
Format: Brochure, Website
Adult Adoption Information Act 1985 - Your Rights (Jun 2007)
Your rights under the Act if you're an adopted adult or the birth parent of an adopted person.
Contact:
Child, Youth and Family
Found In:
Family & Personal > Adoption
Format: Booklet
Advice if you have concerns for a young person's safety
What to do if you have concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person
Contact:
Commissioner for Children, Office of the
Found In:
Family & Personal > Child Abuse & Neglect
Format: Website