More Support
TenancyHelp is amazing at helping with your tricky tenancy questions. But it isn't perfect.
If you need more support, here are some other places you can go:
Tenancy Services
Tenancy Services provides information to tenants and to landlords. It also provides dispute-resolution services.
WebsiteRenters United
Renters United is an organisation for renters in Wellington. They focus on organising renters and campaigning to make renting better for everyone.
WebsiteCitizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
CAB provides free, confidential and independent information and advice. See CAB's website for valuable information on a range of topics.
WebsiteCommunity Law
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice.
Find your local Community Law Centre onlineMinistry of Social Development - Work and Income (WINZ)
Work and Income assess eligibility for social housing provided by Kāinga Ora and other registered community housing providers. WINZ also calculates income-related rent for social housing and conducts tenancy reviews.
WebsiteKainga Ora (formerly Housing New Zealand)
Kāinga Ora manages New Zealand's public housing and places people in public homes. Kāinga Ora’s website provides information for existing and prospective tenants.
WebsiteTenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal can help you if you have an issue with a tenant or landlord that you can’t solve yourself. The Tribunal will hear both sides of the argument and can issue an order that is legally binding.
Information on how to apply to the Tenancy TribunalAratohu Tenant Advocacy
The Aratohu Tenant Advocacy is a comprehensive online resource that provides support and guidance to tenants and their advocates.
WebsiteTenants Protection Association Auckland (TPA)
The Tenants Protection Association provides advocacy and support to renters in Auckland.
WebsiteManawatu Tenants' Union
The Manawatū Tenants' Union provides advocacy and support to renters in the Manawatū region.
WebsiteCommunity Housing Regulatory Authority
The Community Housing Regulatory Authority registers and regulates community housing providers.
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