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  • 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.

  • Tax on investments and savings

    Found in Work and tax / Tax and ACC levies / Tax on investments and savings

    You pay tax on income you earn from your savings and investments, whether they’re in NZ or overseas. Your tax rate is based on your total income.

  • Reporting changes when you’re getting a benefit

    Found in Benefits, pensions and financial support / Benefits and allowances / Reporting changes when you’re getting a benefit

    If you get a payment from Work and Income, you must tell them if your situation or details change. This helps make sure you get the right payment.

  • 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.

  • Registering a death

    Found in Family and whānau / Death and bereavement / Registering a death

    If you’re using a funeral director, they’ll register the death with Births, Deaths and Marriages. If you’re organising the funeral yourself, or not holding one, you’ll need to register the death.

  • Help for children with behaviour problems

    Found in Education / Learning support (special education) / Help for children with behaviour problems

    Programmes for schools, teachers and parents to help children with behaviour and learning problems.

  • Alcohol interlocks

    Found in Transport / Driving fines and penalties / Alcohol interlocks

    An alcohol interlock is an electronic device that prevents you from driving if you’ve been drinking.

  • Civil unions

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Civil unions

    A civil union is the formalisation of a relationship between two people, regardless of gender, in accordance with the Civil Union Act 2004. Some overseas countries may not recognise New Zealand civil unions so you may want to seek independent legal advice before deciding to enter into a civil union. A celebrant must conduct your civil union.

  • Payment dates for NZ pensions

    Found in Benefits, pensions and financial support / NZ Superannuation and the Veteran’s Pension / Payment dates for NZ pensions

    NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension are paid every 2 weeks on a Tuesday. If there’s a public holiday, payments are made earlier.

  • Resident visas

    Found in Immigration and visas / Live in New Zealand / Resident visas

    To live in NZ permanently, you need a resident visa.

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