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Change your name in your passport
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Changing your name / Change your name in your passport
If you want to change the name in your passport, you’ll need to apply for a new one. The name in your passport must be your officially registered name.
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Days in lieu (alternative holidays)
Found in Work / Public holidays and work / Days in lieu (alternative holidays)
If you work on a public holiday and it’s a day you usually work, you may get a paid day off you can take later. This is usually called an alternative holiday or a day in lieu.
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Sick leave
Found in Work / Sick leave
Find out when you can get sick leave from work. If you’re not eligible for sick leave, there may be other types of leave you can apply for.
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Christchurch office
Found in Government A-Z / Department of Internal Affairs / Citizenship contact information / Contact the Citizenship Office / Christchurch office
Check the progress of your application: To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.
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Auckland office
Found in Government A-Z / Department of Internal Affairs / Citizenship contact information / Contact the Citizenship Office / Auckland office
Check the progress of your application: To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.
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Immunise your child for free
Found in Health / Free health services for children / Immunise your child for free
Immunisation protects people from many serious diseases. It can also stop some diseases from spreading within your family and the community.
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Registering a new baby and getting a birth certificate
Found in Family and whānau / Having a baby / Registering a new baby and getting a birth certificate
Every baby born in New Zealand must be registered, usually within 2 months of being born. You can order your baby's birth certificate and apply for their IRD number at the same time.
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Before you travel
Found in Leaving NZ / Before you travel
Avoid surprises — before you go, find and check your passport, pay your fines and check if there are any special travel requirements for the countries you’re visiting.
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Paying for visits to doctors
Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Paying for visits to doctors
Ask your doctors’ practice or medical centre how much they charge for doctor visits. Children, and some people who need to visit their doctor often, can get free or cheaper visits.
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Changing your study plans
Found in Immigration and visas / Get a New Zealand student visa / Changing your study plans
If you want to change what or where you’re studying, you’ll need to apply for a variation of conditions to your current visa. In some situations you may need to get a new visa.