Our mission is to give free legal help to people in the Waikato who may otherwise not have access

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He aha te mea nui o te ao?
He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata.

What is the most important thing in the world?
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people

-whakatauki (maaori proberb)

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Our phone lines are often very busy. The very best way to contact us is to complete the contact form here and we will respond to you as soon as we can (Monday - Friday).

Or, you can try calling us on 0800 529 482. Please be patient if you are trying to get through to us on the phone.

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Our Mission and Values

Our purpose is to provide free legal help to those in the Waikato who would otherwise not have access.

We advise

We provide legal advice, assistance, and support through an experienced legal team.

We advocate

For positive legal and social change to give people a voice.

We educate

By delivering a range of law related seminars that build legal knowledge, and strengthens communities.

We demonstrate

The values that underpin our actions - humanity, equity, respect, and integrity.

Contact Us

Phone:
0800 529 482
(07) 839 0770

Email:
reception@clwaikato.org.nz

Our office:
Level 2,
109 Anglesea Street,
Hamilton Central,
Hamilton 3204

Our postal address:
PO Box 1319,
Hamilton 3204

We are closed all public holidays