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Car seats for kids
Found in Transport / Car seats for kids
Kids under 7 have to be in car seats. Between 7 and 8 they have to be in a car seat if one is available.
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If you live alone
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran's Pension / If you live alone
Find out about getting NZ Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension when you’re single and live by yourself or when you’re single and share accommodation.
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Seeing a specialist
Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Seeing a specialist
A specialist is a medical practitioner who is trained in a specific field of medicine. You usually need to visit your general practitioner (doctor) first for a referral to a specialist.
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Paying for residential care
Found in Health / Rest homes and residential care / Paying for residential care
You’re responsible for paying for your own residential care but you may qualify for government help. Read about the financial support that’s available and how to find out about the costs.
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Services offered in residential care
Found in Health / Rest homes and residential care / Services offered in residential care
The services offered by residential care providers can vary. They must tell you about the services they offer and be clear about which ones you must pay extra for.
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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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Emergency help when you’re overseas
Found in Leaving NZ / Emergency help when you’re overseas
NZ Embassies can help you if something goes wrong while you’re outside NZ.
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Help with day-to-day personal care
Found in Health / Help in your home / Help with day-to-day personal care
Help from a carer and assistive equipment could make tasks such as showering, dressing and using a toilet much safer for you. Find out what government help you may qualify for.
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Telling someone about your criminal record
Found in Law, crime and justice / Telling someone about your criminal record
There are details of your criminal record that you need to provide if asked — for example, when applying for a visa to travel overseas.
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Education for children with a physical disability or illness
Found in Education / Learning support (special education) / Education for children with a physical disability or illness
Government help is available to educate children with a physical disability or illness.