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  • Create an enduring power of attorney

    Found in Family and whānau / Power of attorney — enduring and ordinary / Create an enduring power of attorney

    Complete a form for each enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) you want to create. Save on legal fees by planning ahead.

  • If you live alone

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran's Pension / If you live alone

    Find out about getting New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) or the Veteran’s Pension when you’re single and live by yourself or in shared accommodation.

  • What to organise before you die

    Found in Family and whānau / Death and bereavement / What to organise before you die

    Check what to think about and organise before you die. You can also create your own plan on the End of Life Service website.

  • Home modifications

    Found in Health / Help in your home / Home modifications

    Improving safety in your home by widening doorways and installing handrails, shower rails, or a ramp, can help you manage more easily if you have an ongoing illness, injury, age-related health problem or you’re a disabled person.

  • While you’re pregnant

    Found in Family and whānau / Having a baby / While you’re pregnant

    Find out about maternity care, getting a midwife, parental leave, antenatal classes, health tests and parenting support.

  • Apply for a working holiday visa

    Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Apply for a working holiday visa

    New Zealand has agreements with many countries that allow people aged 18-35 to stay here for a year or more — the main reason should be tourism, with work or study as secondary activities.

  • Government help with dental costs

    Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Government help with dental costs

    Basic dental services are free until you’re 18. If you need dental care after 18, and you’re on a low income or have a disability, illness or injury, you can apply for government help.

  • Who is eligible to get a rates rebate

    Found in Housing and property / Get financial help with housing / Get a rates rebate / Who is eligible to get a rates rebate

    Find out what the eligibility requirements are and work out if you can get a rebate.

  • Taking parental leave

    Found in Work / Parental leave / Taking parental leave

    As well as maternity and paternity leave, there are other leave options for eligible parents and carers. You may be able to get parental leave payments from the government.

  • School terms in NZ

    Found in Education / School and college / School terms in NZ

    School terms for New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools — this includes public, integrated and private schools. Dates and times may vary between schools and age groups.

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