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Prescription subsidy scheme
Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Prescription subsidy scheme
If you’ve paid for 20 prescriptions in a year (from 1 February), you do not have to pay any more prescription charges for the rest of that year (to 31 January).
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High Use Health Card
Found in Health / Financial help and services / High Use Health Card
If you visit your doctor more than 12 times in a year, talk to your doctor about the High Use Health Card to lower the cost of the visits.
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Presence in NZ requirements
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Requirements for NZ citizenship / Presence in NZ requirements
You need to show you have been physically present in New Zealand for a certain amount of time and that you intend to continue living here.
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Caring for someone with a health condition, injury or illness
Found in Health / Caring for someone with a health condition, injury or illness
Support is available for carers — from respite care and financial help to practical advice and wellbeing guides. Explore resources and advice for taking care of yourself and avoiding burnout.
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Giving up your NZ citizenship
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Changing your citizenship status / Giving up your NZ citizenship
If you are becoming a citizen of a country that does not allow dual citizenship, you might have to give up your New Zealand citizenship.
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Applying for a benefit
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Benefits and allowances / Applying for a benefit
You need to apply for most benefits online, then meet with a case manager before your application is accepted and you start being paid.
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When you have a problem at work
Found in Work / Workers’ rights / When you have a problem at work
If you have a problem at work talk to your boss directly. If you cannot solve it you can get help from government and other organisations. Some of this help is free.
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Appearing in court
Found in Law, crime and justice / The courts / Appearing in court
You’ll first appear to enter a plea. If you plead not guilty, you’ll appear again at a later date. If you plead guilty, you’ll either be sentenced immediately or appear later for sentencing.
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Registry ceremonies for civil unions
Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Civil unions / How to have a civil union in NZ / Registry ceremonies for civil unions
A registry ceremony has a set cost, standard vows, and takes about 30 minutes. You have it on a weekday, and not a public holiday.
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How to order a name change certificate
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Proving and protecting your identity / Name change certificate / How to order a name change certificate
It’s easiest to order a name change certificate online. You can also order by phone, post, or in person.