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  • Fostering a child (caregiving)

    Found in Family and whānau / Adoption and fostering / Fostering a child (caregiving)

    Foster parents (caregivers) look after children in many ways, from short-term or emergency care, to long-term or permanent arrangements.

  • What is a civil union certificate

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Civil unions / What is a civil union certificate

    A civil union certificate is an official record of a civil union.

  • 111 emergency service

    Found in Law, crime and justice / Crimes and emergencies / 111 emergency service

    If you need help from the police, the fire service, or you need an ambulance, dial 111 and the emergency operator will connect you to the right place.

  • Get an IRD number for your child

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Get an IRD number / Get an IRD number for your child

    Your child will need an IRD number if they’re earning any money or interest, or if you’re applying for Working for Families or child support. If you’re having a baby, you can apply for one when you register their birth.

  • Apply for a student visa

    Found in Immigration and visas / Get a New Zealand student visa / Apply for a student visa

    You can apply online or use a printed form. Make sure you apply at least 8 weeks before you plan to come to New Zealand.

  • Getting a tax refund

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Getting a tax refund

    Most people automatically get a tax refund if they’re owed one.

  • Language requirements

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Requirements for NZ citizenship / Language requirements

    You need to be able to hold a basic conversation in English to get New Zealand citizenship.

  • Selling a vehicle

    Found in Transport / Selling a vehicle

    If you’re selling a vehicle it must have a warrant of fitness (WoF) issued no more than 1 month before the date you hand the vehicle over to the buyer.

  • Paying for heating

    Found in Health / Help in your home / Paying for heating

    Apply for help with the costs of heating your home, or check advice for keeping those expenses down.

  • Planning for retirement

    Found in Work / Retiring from work / Planning for retirement

    It pays to plan for your retirement as early as possible.

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