Search results for ‘Māori’

  • Enrol to vote

    Found in Engaging with government / Enrol and vote in an election / Enrol to vote

    You can vote in New Zealand elections if you’re eligible and enrolled (registered to vote).

  • Vote in a local election

    Found in Engaging with government / Enrol and vote in an election / Vote in a local election

    Local elections are held every 3 years by postal vote and are run by local councils. You vote to decide who represents you on the local councils.

  • Financial help for first-home buyers

    Found in Housing and property / Buying or selling a home / Financial help for first-home buyers

    You may be able to get government help to buy or build your first home. Find out how to get help from Kāinga Ora or withdraw money from your KiwiSaver.

  • Find your Member of Parliament (MP)

    Found in Engaging with government / Find your Member of Parliament (MP)

    MPs represent you in Parliament. You have the right to contact an MP to discuss any issue.

  • Citizenship ceremonies

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship / Citizenship ceremonies

    You are not a citizen until you have made your oath or affirmation at a citizenship ceremony.

  • Education scholarships, grants and awards

    Found in Education / Tertiary education / Education scholarships, grants and awards

    Find out if you can get money to help pay for your education.

  • Postpone or defer paying your rates

    Found in Housing and property / Get financial help with housing / Postpone or defer paying your rates

    If you own your own home, many councils let you postpone or defer paying your rates. Check with your council to find out if they offer this service and whether you are eligible.

  • Self-employed or running a business

    Found in Work and tax / Self-employed or running a business

    Find out how to set up a business, including self-employment, and what your responsibilities are when running a business.

  • Fishing

    Found in Recreation and the environment / Hunting and fishing / Fishing

    You need to obey some laws and regulations — these can depend on where and what you’re fishing.

  • Income you pay tax on

    Found in Work and tax / Tax and ACC levies / Income you pay tax on

    When you pay tax or do a tax return you need to know what to include as income. Check to see what counts as a source of income.

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