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After you apply for NZ citizenship
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship / After you apply for NZ citizenship
Find out what happens after you apply for citizenship.
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When you need an NZ student visa
Found in Immigration and visas / Get a New Zealand student visa / When you need an NZ student visa
You need a student visa if you want to study full time in New Zealand for more than 3 months.
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Registry ceremonies
Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / How to get married in NZ / Registry ceremonies
A registry ceremony has standard vows and must take place during business hours on a weekday (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). You cannot hold the ceremony on a public holiday. You must pay $150 for the marriage licence and a set fee of $90 for the ceremony, which you pay to the celebrant in advance. You should contact your celebrant before you apply for a marriage licence to make sure they will be available.
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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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Coping without a car if you’re over 65
Found in Transport / Coping without a car if you’re over 65
A SuperGold Card gives you free or cheaper public transport. If you’re ill or have trouble getting around, you can apply for help paying for taxis. Some local councils also offer transport services
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Changing your study plans
Found in Immigration and visas / Get a New Zealand student visa / Changing your study plans
If you want to change what or where you’re studying, you’ll need to apply for a variation of conditions to your current visa. In some situations you may need to get a new visa.
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No data on your phone — access government-sponsored websites for free
Found in Engaging with government / No data on your phone — access government-sponsored websites for free
Zero Data gives you free access to government-sponsored websites. This way, money is not a barrier to getting important services and information.
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Prescription charges
Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Prescription charges
You pay a contribution to the cost of the medicines prescribed by your doctor — currently this is $5 for most items. If your medicine is not fully subsidised, you might have to pay more.
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What is a name change certificate
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Proving and protecting your identity / Name change certificate / What is a name change certificate
A name change certificate is an official record of a name change if they were born outside NZ.
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Paying back your student loan
Found in Education / Tertiary education / Paying back your student loan
Repayments on your student loan depend on how much you earn and whether you’re based in New Zealand or living overseas.