Community Involvement

At Smith and Partners we give back to the community in a number of ways; volunteering in a number of organisations; offering our time to mentoring groups and working with community boards; schools and sporting clubs. We have made it our social obligation to ensure that the West Auckland community strengthens and grows, building a better tomorrow. While we have supported a wide range of groups and events over the years our activities below reflect our current sponsorship commitments.

 

Education

Smith and Partners Law Scholarships

The Smith and Partners Law Scholarships are awarded every two years to students from West Auckland secondary schools to assist them to pay their first year of fees towards a New Zealand university law degree. Check back here for updates in the new financial year.

West Auckland’s schools

Schools are the lifeblood of our community, and with 22% of Auckland’s population aged 15 or under, we see support of these groups as one of the biggest contributions we can make. We support a variety of schools around West Auckland and provide pro bono legal advice to Te Akoranga Playcentre Association; Smith & Partners are delighted to back West Auckland schools.

 

West Auckland Business

Smith and Partners founded the Future Leaders of West Auckland networking group for young West Auckland professionals.

Smith and Partners are proud partners of the Rosebank Business Association and the NorthWest Country Business Association – two dynamic groups promoting the interests of West Auckland business. Smith and Partners are also sponsors of the NorthWest Country Business Association Business Awards for 2025.

 

Citizen’s Advice Bureau

People within our community don’t always have the resources to engage a lawyer. By providing free legal advice at the Henderson and Massey Citizens Advice Bureaus, we help ensure that all members of our community can have access to legal advice when they need it.

 

Community Groups

Whether it’s grassroots organisations providing for local needs, like Rotary, Lions Clubs and Waitakere RSA, or being the solicitor for the Kumeu Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Smith & Partners’ support of these groups helps ensure the place we live and work is the best it can be.

 

To discuss potential sponsorship opportunities please contact
Bret Gower – Director at bret.gower@smithpartners.co.nz