Issues & Advice
Looking for advice on a particular topic?
Please read the questions listed below and follow through to related websites for more information and answers to those questions and more. If your question hasn’t been answered please do contact Tim’s office for further advice on who to talk to.
Housing issues
My neighbours are difficult, what can I do?
General issues in my neighbourhood, what can I do?
» Visit www.hnzc.co.nz
Immigration issues
I want to bring a member of my family to NZ, how can I do this?
My visa is taking a long time to be processed, what can I do?
» Visit www.immigration.govt.nz
Education & schooling issues
Can I work and still go to school?
What are the rules surrounding home schooling?
» Visit www.minedu.govt.nz
Accident Compensation Corporation issues
I’ve had an accident and can’t work, what can I do?
I had an injury on holiday overseas, what can I do?
» Visit www.acc.co.nz
WINZ issues
WINZ have cut off my payment, what can I do?
What parental tax credits am I due, how can I find out?
» Visit www.workandincome.govt.nz
Legal issues
Where do I go for free legal advice?
» Contact Hamilton District Community Law Centre.
Offers free solicitor and legal advice for certain issues.
Tel: 07 839 0770
Email: admin@hamiltonclc.org.nz
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm and Evenings: Tues, Wed, Thurs 5-7pm.
Police
I need to report a crime, where do I go?
How do I pay an infringement fee?
» Visit www.police.govt.nz
OR in an Emergency: Telephone 111 and ask for the Police.
OR telephone the Hamilton Police Station on 07 858 6200.
Citizens Advice Bureau
I need some general advice about a situation, where do I go?
» Visit www.cab.org.nz
Our trained volunteers can assist you with advice on any issue.

