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Family violence leave
Found in Work / Family violence leave
If you, or a child in your care, are affected by domestic and family violence, you can ask your employer for paid family violence leave and flexible working arrangements.
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Character requirements for a student visa
Found in Immigration and visas / Get a New Zealand student visa / Before you apply for a student visa / Character requirements for a student visa
You need to be of good character to study in New Zealand. If you're over 17 years old and want to study here for more than 2 years, you'll need to provide a police certificate.
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Complain to the Ombudsman
Found in Engaging with government / Complain about a government department / Complain to the Ombudsman
If you cannot solve a problem with a government agency, you can complain to the Ombudsman.
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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.
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Studying and qualifications in Australia
Found in Leaving NZ / Travel or move to Australia / Studying and qualifications in Australia
As an NZ citizen, you can enrol your children in Australian schools. You and your family can study at Australian universities or polytechnics. If you already have a qualification it may be recognised, or you may have to apply for assessment.
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Alcohol interlocks
Found in Transport / Driving fines and penalties / Alcohol interlocks
An alcohol interlock is an electronic device that prevents you from driving if you’ve been drinking.
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If you cannot get NZ Superannuation or other benefits
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Managing your money in retirement / If you cannot get NZ Superannuation or other benefits
If you cannot get any other financial support from the government, you can apply for help with day-to-day living costs and health.
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Help paying for early childhood education
Found in Education / Help paying for early childhood education
All 3, 4 and 5-year-olds can get up to 20 hours of early childhood education (ECE) fully funded by the Ministry of Education.
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Work that leads to residence
Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Work that leads to residence
If you’re 55 or younger and want to live in New Zealand (NZ) permanently, you can apply for a resident visa, or a work visa that leads to residence after working here for 2 years.
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Getting married overseas
Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Getting married overseas
If you’re getting married or having a civil union overseas, you usually do not need to do anything in NZ beforehand — check with the country’s officials if you need to do anything there.