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Books, Manuals, Pamphlets, Reports

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 contact info@wclc.org.nz.

Books and Reference 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*

MENTAL HEALTH AND THE LAW

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

$30

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. (54 pages)

Free to individuals
$10 for community groups
$20 for schools

Booklets and Pamphlets

The following WCLC booklets and pamphlets have the same pricing schedule:

Free to individuals
Not for profit / community organisations: $5 per copy
Schools and other organisations: $10 per copy
Delivery charges apply for 10 copies or more

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. (48 pages)

LEGAL INFORMATION FOR PREGNANT TEENAGERS

Contains information about the legal aspects of pregnancy. Although written specifically for pregnant teenagers and their family/whanau, it also provides legal information for all pregnant women. (48 pages)

SETTING UP A TRUST

currently out of stock

A summary of information about forming a trust, how it works and its disadvantages. (12 pages)

MAKING A WILL

currently out of stock
A summary of information about writing a will, its effects and advantages. (23 pages)

Free resources and reports

PLANNING YOUR FUTURE

Protection of Personal Rights & Property Rights

This booklet provides information on how a person may arrange to have his or her affairs managed when mental capacity is lost, by having enduring powers of attorney for personal care and welfare, and for property. (40 pages)

"There must be something I can do"

A report analysing calls to the Parents Legal Information Line for School Issues

"Parental Fights for Statutory Rights"

A report on education in New Zealand schools