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Events and contacts

Seminars

Check this space for coming events and education seminars.

Organisations

These organisations can provide advice and information for tenants:

Tenants Protection Associations

 Tenants Protection Association (ChCh) Inc. [External website].  Christchurch - Phone (03) 379 2297

 Tenants Protection Association [External website].  Auckland -  Phone (09) 360 1473

Manawatu Tenants Union (Inc.) Manawatu - Phone (06) 357 7435

Citizens Advice Bureaux

This voluntary organisation provides free confidential information and advice to anyone about any query or problem.  Visit the Citizens Advice Bureaux website [External website].

The New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services

This collective of community organisations shares a commitment to delivering budget advice to families and individuals. Visit the New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services website [External website].

Community law centres

Contact your local office. Visit website [External website].

Housing New Zealand

Housing New Zealand provides New Zealanders with access to good-quality, affordable homes. It is also the government’s main adviser on housing and services related to housing.  Visit the Housing New Zealand website [External website].

Ministry of Social Development

The Ministry of Social Development, through Work and Income New Zealand, provides accommodation supplements to help many New Zealanders pay their accommodation costs. Visit the Ministry of Social Development website [External website].

Student accommodation services

Contact your local university.