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  • Postpone or defer paying your rates

    Found in Housing and property / Get financial help with housing / Postpone or defer paying your rates

    If you own your own home, many councils let you postpone or defer paying your rates. Check with your council to find out if they offer this service and whether you are eligible.

  • Discrimination at work

    Found in Work / Workers’ rights / Discrimination at work

    It’s against the law to be treated unfairly in the workplace or when you apply for a job.

  • Ordinary power of attorney versus enduring power of attorney

    Found in Family and whānau / Power of attorney — enduring and ordinary / Ordinary power of attorney versus enduring power of attorney

    Ordinary power of attorney (POA) and enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) are often mistaken for being the same but they have some important differences.

  • SuperGold cards

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / SuperGold cards

    Who can get a SuperGold or Veteran SuperGold card, how to replace a lost card, where you can use the card in New Zealand and Australia. The card is issued by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

  • Before you travel

    Found in Leaving NZ / Before you travel

    Avoid surprises — before you go, find and check your passport, pay your fines and check if there are any special travel requirements for the countries you’re visiting.

  • Your Admission Agreement and care plan

    Found in Health / Rest homes and residential care / Moving into residential care / Your Admission Agreement and care plan

    When you move into a rest home or hospital you sign an Admission Agreement. This contract has information about your rights and responsibilities. Your Care Plan is the other important document that’s prepared for you.

  • Register as a citizen by descent and get a passport

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Register as a citizen by descent and get a passport

    If you are a citizen by descent, you must register your citizenship before you can get a New Zealand passport.

  • Bringing pets into New Zealand

    Found in Immigration and visas / Bringing things into New Zealand / Bringing pets into New Zealand

    You can bring your pet here, but they must meet specific health standards. These change, depending on the country your pet is coming from.

  • Complain about home help and support services

    Found in Health / Help in your home / Complain about home help and support services

    Find out what to do and who to contact if you have a concern or complaint about your home support services.

  • Government help with dental costs

    Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Government help with dental costs

    Basic dental services are free until you’re 18. If you need dental care after 18, and you’re on a low income or have a disability, illness or injury, you can apply for government help.

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