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  • Citizenship contact information

    Found in Government A-Z / Department of Internal Affairs / Citizenship contact information

    Need help? Call us, send us an email, or make an appointment to visit one of our offices in New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

  • Financial help for your family

    Found in Family and whānau / Financial help for your family

    You may be able to get financial help for your family, even if you’re working or looking after a child that's not your own.

  • Working here if your partner is in NZ

    Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Working here if your partner is in NZ

    Find out if you can get a visa to work in New Zealand. Your partner needs to have a work, student or Military visa or be a New Zealand citizen or resident.

  • Change your own name

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Changing your name / Change your own name

    You can change your own name in New Zealand if you’re 18 or over and a citizen or entitled to live here indefinitely. If you're 16 or 17, you can apply with your guardians' consent.

  • Tertiary education

    Found in Education / Tertiary education

    Learn what support you may be eligible for when you’re studying. Learn your responsibilities to repay your loan if you live in NZ or are moving overseas.

  • Change your child's name

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Changing your name / Change your child's name

    You can change your child’s name in New Zealand if they are 15 or under and a citizen or entitled to live here indefinitely. Once your child is 16, they can apply themselves with your consent.

  • Parental leave

    Found in Work / Parental leave

    Find out about the different types of leave you can take as a parent or carer. Learn about the support you can get and conditions you need to meet while on leave and if you decide to return to work or not.

  • Financial help if someone dies

    Found in Family and whānau / Death and bereavement / Financial help if someone dies

    If a loved one has died, you might be able to get help with the cost of the funeral, burial or cremation. You may also get help with living expenses or childcare.

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