Search results for ‘Social welfare’
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Benefits Review Committee
Found in Government A-Z / Benefits Review Committee
The Benefits Review Committee can review decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development, including Work and Income. A Review of Decision goes through an internal review before being seen by the Benefits Review Committee.
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Personal care and welfare enduring power of attorney
Found in Family and whānau / Power of attorney — enduring and ordinary / Personal care and welfare enduring power of attorney
This enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) gives someone you trust the power to make decisions about your personal care and welfare if you’re unable to.
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Social Investment Agency
Found in Government A-Z / Social Investment Agency
The Social Investment Agency seek to improve outcomes for people through the systematic, consistent, and rigorous use of data and evidence to invest earlier and more effectively.
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Ministry of Social Development
Found in Government A-Z / Ministry of Social Development
They: provide employment support, income support, entitlements and superannuation services provide social housing assessments and services fund the delivery of emergency housing fund community service providers administer student allowances and loans provide disability support services, and equipment and modification services deliver campaigns that challenge antisocial attitudes and behaviour.
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Social Workers Registration Board
Found in Government A-Z / Social Workers Registration Board
Their services include: registering new social workers issuing practice certificates renewing practice certificates for social workers already registered competence assessments issuing competence certificates. They also deal with complaints about social workers.
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Ordinary power of attorney versus enduring power of attorney
Found in Family and whānau / Power of attorney — enduring and ordinary / Ordinary power of attorney versus enduring power of attorney
Ordinary power of attorney (POA) and enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) are often mistaken for being the same but they have some important differences.
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Enduring power of attorney
Found in Family and whānau / Power of attorney — enduring and ordinary / Enduring power of attorney
An enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) is a legal document. It gives the people you trust the power to make decisions for you, if you’re unable to.
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If you lived or worked overseas
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran's Pension / If you lived or worked overseas
If you lived or worked in another country you may be able to get their social security pension. When you apply for NZ Superannuation or the Veteran's Pension, apply for these pensions at the same time.
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Dog problems and complaints
Found in Housing and property / Neighbourhood problems / Dog problems and complaints
If you're having problems with a dog, you can speak to the dog's owner. Otherwise you can speak to your local council.
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SuperGold cards
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / SuperGold cards
Who can get a SuperGold or Veteran SuperGold card, how to replace a lost card, where you can use the card in New Zealand and Australia. The card is issued by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
