Baywide Community Law

Baywide Community Law Free legal advice, information & education across the Bay of Plenty.

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Tauranga | Whakatāne Centres Whakatane Office - Monday to Friday, 9am-3:30pm
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Ph: 07 308 6817

Tauranga Office - Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
63 Willow Street
Tauranga 3110
Ph 07 571 6812

Freephone 0800 905 916

Kawerau whānau - Have a legal question?A little advice can help you take the next step. We offer free, confidential init...
12/10/2026

Kawerau whānau - Have a legal question?

A little advice can help you take the next step. We offer free, confidential initial legal advice to help you understand your options.

Our Kawerau clinics run fortnightly. The next clinic is:

Thursday, 15 October 2026
KEA Building, 60 Onslow Street, Kawerau

Whakapā mai - get in touch.
Call 0800 905 916 to check eligibility and book. Appointments are required.

We support people on low incomes, or with disabilities or other disadvantages. Financial criteria do not apply to people under 18 or enquiries about Māori land law.

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**CLOSED – FREE WH ENUA MĀORI WORKSHOP & ONE-ON-ONE CLINICS**Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has registered for this month’...
11/10/2026

**CLOSED – FREE WH ENUA MĀORI WORKSHOP & ONE-ON-ONE CLINICS**

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has registered for this month’s FREE Whenua Māori Workshop and one-on-one kōrero with Māori Land Court kaimahi.

We appreciate your continued support and the opportunity to tautoko whānau with their whenua Māori kaupapa.

Missed out this month? Keep an eye on our socials for next month’s workshop topics, dates and details of our FREE one-on-one clinics.

We look forward to connecting with you again soon!

A cuppa. A check-in. Someone who takes the time to listen.This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re recognising the small...
11/10/2026

A cuppa. A check-in. Someone who takes the time to listen.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re recognising the small moments that help people feel connected and included.

When worries about housing, money, work or whānau feel heavy, having someone alongside you can make the next step feel more manageable.

Belonging can start with something simple:
🌿 Invite someone to join you.
🌿 Make time for a kōrero.
🌿 Check in again, even after they say “I’m okay.”

You don’t need to have the perfect words to show someone they matter.

He kōrero, he hononga — a conversation, a connection.

What’s one small way you could help someone feel included this week?

At Baywide, our community is the beating heart of our mahi. It’s all about connecting with our people, building relation...
09/10/2026

At Baywide, our community is the beating heart of our mahi. It’s all about connecting with our people, building relationships, and working together to make a positive difference across our rohe.

We are proud to be attending Meet The Locals event in Opotiki at Opotiki College. Come down and say hello to our friendly team, have a korero about our services and walk away with knowledge.

Nau mai, haere mai

Two Communities, one clinic dayOur next Waihī and Katikati legal clinics are on Tuesday 13 October.Waihi ClinicWaihi Com...
09/10/2026

Two Communities, one clinic day

Our next Waihī and Katikati legal clinics are on Tuesday 13 October.

Waihi Clinic
Waihi Community Resource Centre
4 Mueller Street, Waihi

Katikati Clinic
Katikati Community Centre
45 Beach Road

These clinics run fortnightly on Tuesdays, offering free, confidential initial legal advice for eligible whānau.

He pātai ture āu? Have a legal question?

Have a legal question but aren’t sure where to start?He āwhina ture | Legal helpBaywide Community Law can help you under...
08/10/2026

Have a legal question but aren’t sure where to start?

He āwhina ture | Legal help

Baywide Community Law can help you understand your rights, your options and what you could do next.

You can ask us about:
• Employment and problems at work
• Tenancy and housing
• Parenting and family matters
• Family violence
• Debt, money and consumer issues
• Māori land matters

We provide free legal information to everyone, and free, confidential initial legal advice for eligible people. Eligibility applies, and the help we can offer depends on your situation.

You don’t need to know the legal words or have everything figured out before asking.

Our centres are in Tauranga and Whakatāne, with appointments also available by phone, Zoom and at our community clinics.

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When the group chat goes too far, online harm is still harm.A rumour, threatening message or someone’s private informati...
08/10/2026

When the group chat goes too far, online harm is still harm.

A rumour, threatening message or someone’s private information being shared can affect them long after the notifications stop.

The Harmful Digital Communications Act provides options for addressing serious online harm. Not every hurtful comment breaks the law, but you can still ask for support.

If this happens to you or someone in your whānau:

• Keep evidence of harmful messages, including screenshots, usernames, dates and links.
• Don’t screenshot, download or forward intimate images. Ask Netsafe how to record evidence safely.
• Report harmful content to the platform and contact Netsafe at netsafe.org.nz for help.
• Where the legal requirements are met, the District Court can make orders to remove content or stop harmful communications.

And if you’re watching it happen? Don’t forward the rumour or join the pile-on. Check in with the person privately.

Tautoko tō whānau — support your whānau.
A simple “Are you okay?” can be a good place to start.

Cyber Smart Week

FINAL REMINDER – FREE WHENUA MĀORI WORKSHOP & ONE-ON-ONE KŌREROOur next FREE Whenua Māori workshop is coming up soon at ...
06/10/2026

FINAL REMINDER – FREE WHENUA MĀORI WORKSHOP & ONE-ON-ONE KŌRERO

Our next FREE Whenua Māori workshop is coming up soon at Baywide Community Law in Whakatāne.

Kaupapa for October:
Good Governance Practice & General Whenua Māori Information

This wānanga is an opportunity for trustees, landowners and whānau to strengthen their understanding of good governance practice and get practical information about Māori land.

The session will cover general Whenua Māori matters and provide an opportunity to kōrero, ask questions and better understand the processes that may affect your whenua.

FREE ONE-ON-ONE CLINICS

There are still spaces available for one-on-one kōrero with Māori Land Court kaimahi.

These individual sessions provide an opportunity to discuss your own Whenua Māori matter, ask questions and receive information specific to your circumstances.

Whether you are a trustee, landowner or whānau member, if you have questions about your whenua, nau mai.

Bookings are essential. Please follow this link to register for the workshop: https://forms.gle/3UT27qdWmmqtMvU7A

To book a one on one kōrero with MLC kaimahi, contact our team on:
0800 905 916

Or visit our website: www.baywidecls.org.nz

He whenua, he tāngata, he whakapapa.

Come along, bring your pātai, and kōrero with us about your whenua.

Tāneatua Whānau - have a legal question?Baywide Community Law is coming to Te Tai Community Hub alongside Tūhoe Hauora, ...
30/09/2026

Tāneatua Whānau - have a legal question?

Baywide Community Law is coming to Te Tai Community Hub alongside Tūhoe Hauora, offering free, friendly and confidential legal advice.

Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Te Tai Community Hub, Tāneatua

By appointment only. Call 0800 905 916 to check eligibility and book.

The clinic offers free, confidential initial legal advice to help you understand your options and next steps.

Baywide supports whānau on low incomes, or with disabilities or other disadvantages. Financial criteria do not apply to people under 18 or enquiries about Māori land law.

You don't need to have everything figured out before asking for help. Share this with whānau who might find it useful.

Spaces are still available for our upcoming Whenua Māori Workshop and one-on-one clinics with Te Kooti Whenua Māori at B...
28/09/2026

Spaces are still available for our upcoming Whenua Māori Workshop and one-on-one clinics with Te Kooti Whenua Māori at Baywide Community Law.

WHEN: Tuesday 13 October
WHERE: Baywide Community Law, Level 2, Niederer Plaza, 197 The Strand, Whakatāne

Workshop: Good Governance Practice & General Whenua Māori Information
10.00am start

The workshop will cover good governance practices for Māori land trusts and trustees, along with general information about whenua Māori and the responsibilities involved in managing Māori land.

One-on-one clinics with Te Kooti Whenua Māori kaimahi will also be available, providing an opportunity for whānau to kōrero about their individual whenua Māori matters and ask questions directly.

Bookings are essential, and spaces are still available. Please follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/RUne4NnAnU4NRweHA

If you’re interested in attending the workshop or booking a one-on-one kōrero, please get in touch with Baywide Community Law now to secure your place.

Baywide Community Law

0800 905 916

Address

63 Willow Street
Tauranga
3110

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+6475716812

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