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  • Definitions of enduring power of attorney roles

    Found in Family and whānau / Power of attorney — enduring and ordinary / Definitions of enduring power of attorney roles

    These are the legal terms and definitions of the various roles for an enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA).

  • 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.

  • Terms of use

    Found in The Govt.nz website / Using this website / Terms of use

    By viewing and using this site, you agree to these Terms of use.

  • Get information in an emergency or disaster

    Found in Government A-Z / National Emergency Management Agency / Get information in an emergency or disaster

    In New Zealand, you can get help before, during and after an emergency or disaster from the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management and local Civil Defence Emergency Management groups.

  • Property enduring power of attorney

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

    An enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) for property gives the people you trust, the power to look after your money, property and other assets — especially if you’re unable to.

  • Using a personal medical alarm

    Found in Health / Help in your home / Personal medical alarms / Using a personal medical alarm

    Learn about the types of services and equipment provided when you get a personal medical alarm. Find out how to call for help, and what to do if you no longer need the alarm.

  • Privileges and responsibilities of a citizen

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Privileges and responsibilities of a citizen

    When you become a New Zealand citizen, you will have the same privileges as a person who was born here. You will also have the same responsibilities.

  • Finding information about your adoption

    Found in Family and whānau / Adoption and fostering / Finding information about your adoption

    If you were born in New Zealand and you're adopted, once you turn 20 you can request your pre-adoptive birth certificate and information about your adoption records held by Oranga Tamariki.

  • What is identity theft

    Found in Law, crime and justice / Identity theft / What is identity theft

    Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to pretend to be you, often to commit fraud or damage your reputation.

  • Māori culture and heritage

    Found in History, culture and heritage / Māori language, culture and heritage / Māori culture and heritage

    Māori culture is a big part of NZ’s identity, so respecting, preserving and promoting it is vital.

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