How can we help you?
The New Zealand Law Society produces information pamphlets to inform you of your legal rights, the law and how lawyers can help you. Information on the topics below is available in PDF format and in published form as pamphlets.
Seeing a lawyer (client care)
How to complain about a lawyer (short pamphlet)
A guide to making a complaint about a lawyer (full details of process)
Complaints form (for making a formal complaint about a lawyer)
Motor vehicles, accidents and alcohol
Powers of attorney (This pamphlet has been revised in line with the law changes that took effect on 26 September 2008.)
Making a will and estate administration
What happens when your relationship breaks up
Dividing up relationship property
What happens to your children when you part?
Over the fence...are your neighbours
Ordering pamphlets
Individuals wanting one or two pamphlets for their own use and non-profit community service organisations can order copies free from the New Zealand Law Society (address below). They are also available from Community Law Centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux.
For other groups and law firms, the costs are (excluding GST, but including postage and packaging):
20 pamphlets $20 (+ GST)
50 pamphlets $40 (+ GST)
There is a 5% discount on orders over 1,000 pamphlets. Bulk orders may be made up of a mix of pamphlets.
You can download an order form and send it to us.
For orders and inquiries about pamphlets:
email pamphlets@lawsociety.org.nz
phone (04) 463 2946
fax (04) 473 7909
or write to the New Zealand Law Society, PO Box 5041, Lambton Quay, Wellington 6145