Welcome to Puna Chambers
We are operating on an appointments only basis. Please do not call into the office without an appointment.
Feel free to contact us via the mobile numbers below. For all employment advice or Employment Law queries, please contact Alex Hope on 027 522 7002 or email alex@punachambers.co.nz For urgent family advice or Family Law queries, please contact Mania Hope on 027 576 5716 or email mania@punachambers.co.nz Thank you for your assistance with this. |
We are Hamilton lawyers practising as Barristers in a broad range of legal services including family, employment, mediation and mental health.
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.
We accept Legal Aid work and take 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.
We are all Māori language speakers who understand the importance of delivering a service in a culturally appropriate manner and more specifically for Maori clients delivering a service that is in keeping with Te Reo me ōna tikanga.
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.
We accept Legal Aid work and take 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.
We are all Māori language speakers who understand the importance of delivering a service in a culturally appropriate manner and more specifically for Maori clients delivering a service that is in keeping with Te Reo me ōna tikanga.
Knowledge and ExperienceOur legal expertise include:
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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/
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
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/
https://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/going-to-court/legal-aid/