Events and contacts

Upcoming Events

The Department of Building and Housing will be offering a presentation about residential tenancy services at the following event.

For landlords and tenants:

Event: Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau public information session
What’s it about? Landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities and what to do when things don’t run smoothly
When is it? 5 July, 4:30pm-6pm
Where is it? The Pounamu Room, Heritage Hotel, 91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
To register: Contact Nicola MacAllan, 027 333 3308 or cab.queenstown@xtra.co.nz
Cost: Free

Organisations

These organisations can provide advice and information for tenants:

Tenants Protection Associations

 Tenants Protection Association (ChCh) Inc.  Christchurch - Phone (03) 379 2297

 Tenants Protection Association  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

The New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services

This collective of community organisations delivers budget advice to families and individuals. Visit the New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services website 

Community law centres

Contact your local office. Visit website

Housing New Zealand

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

Ministry of Social Development

The Ministry, 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  

Student accommodation services

Contact your local university.