Family Court Info Session - Free Community Session
Tue, 24 Mar
|Tai Poutini Polytechnic Greymouth Campus
Got questions about Family Court and not sure where to start? Come along to a free community info session with Community Law Canterbury, supported by Family Start West Coast. Learn about Protection Orders, Parenting Orders, and where to get help.
Time & Location
24 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tai Poutini Polytechnic Greymouth Campus, 73-87 Tainui Street, Greymouth 7840, New Zealand
Guests
About the Event
Navigating Family Court can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re under stress, trying to keep your whānau safe, or working out what’s best for your tamariki. This free community Family Court information session is hosted by Community Law Canterbury, supported by Family Start West Coast, and is for anyone wanting clearer information and practical next steps.
You can expect a welcoming, plain-language session that covers:
How Family Court works and what the process can look like
The basics of Protection Orders (including what they are and how they can help keep you safe)
The basics of Parenting Orders and common care/contact arrangements
Where to get support — including what help is available locally and how to access it