Is there free legal help for young people under 25?

Official figures

CAB free phone

0800 367 222¹

CAB phone hours

Monday to Friday 9am–4pm, Saturday 9.30am–1pm²

Number of CABs in New Zealand

83¹

CAB help in other languages

Many volunteers are bilingual. They can help connect you with someone who speaks your language. CAB information is available in some other languages, for example Chinese (Simplified).²

Number of Community Law Centres in New Zealand

24¹

Official sources

1. Free community legal helpMinistry of Justice · justice.govt.nz
2. Migrant ConnectCitizens Advice Bureau New Zealand · cab.org.nz
3. Get legal aidMinistry of Justice · justice.govt.nz
4. Contact legal aidMinistry of Justice · justice.govt.nz

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Answers are based on official New Zealand government pages. Check the official source before you act. This is not immigration, legal or tax advice.

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