​Welcome to Puna Chambers

Welcome to Puna Chambers
Puna Chambers operates on an appointment only basis.  We do not have an office where we can meet clients.   
Feel free to contact us via the mobile number and email below and we can arrange a meeting time and place. 
Meetings can be kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face), by phone or by video conference.

Due to my current workload, I am currently not  taking on new clients.

For all employment advice or Employment Law queries, please contact Alex Hope on 027 522 7002 or
email [email protected]


For urgent family advice or Family Law queries, please contact 0800 COURTS  - 0800 268 787 
We have some helpful links about family law below.
 
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Puna Chambers provides legal services including, employment and mediation.
Having spent years listening to our clients we have an understanding of our clients' needs and a depth of knowledge and experience in the areas of law which we practise in.  Our realistic and pragmatic advice is key in delivering exceptional results.

Puna Chambers accepts Legal Aid work and takes private instructions.  We deliver a service that takes into account your specific needs and desired outcomes.  Here at Puna Chambers we give realistic advice based on our experience and knowledge of the law.  You can rely on us for honest advice and legal solutions when outcomes truly matter.
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We understand the importance of delivering a service in a culturally appropriate manner and more specifically for Māori clients delivering a service that is in keeping with Te Reo me ōna tikanga.

Knowledge and Experience

Our legal expertise include:

• All aspect of Employment Law including mediation;
• Mediations in Te Reo Māori;

We may be required to have instructions from a solicitor before we can carry out any work or give advice unless permitted by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 

• OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• OUR OBLIGATIONS​
• PROTECTION POLICY

Relevant Links

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Employment Advice & Employment Relations Authority Determinations
https://www.employment.govt.nz/elaw-search/
Employment Court & Court Decisions
​https://www.employmentcourt.govt.nz/

FAMILY COURT 

Is Your Situation Urgent – Understanding the Family Court Process -https://www.youtube.com/watchv=7hqPT5nZccw&list=PLq4cimoozvxzzXsMbJM5Jfc3oF7x96Gng&index=2&t=23s

​Family Legal Advice?

If your application is not urgent, then you will be required to complete Parenting Through Separation and Family Dispute Resolution in order to make an application with the Family Court.  We offer Family Legal Advice to assist you with this process. 

​What is Family Legal Advice?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxUn7xgDWUg&list=PLq4cimoozvxzzXsMbJM5Jfc3oF7x96Gng&index=2

How do I enrol in Parenting Through Separation?
You can enrol online with Plunket at the following link:  https://www.plunket.org.nz/what-we-do/what-we-offer/parenting-education/parenting-through-separation/ 

What is Family Dispute Resolution? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qq1006kfo0&list=PLq4cimoozvxzzXsMbJM5Jfc3oF7x96Gng&index=4&t=0s

​LEGAL AID LINKS

Do I qualify for Aid?
https://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/going-to-court/legal-aid/