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  • How to pay tax

    Found in Work and tax / Tax and ACC levies / How to pay tax

    Some types of income have the tax taken out (deducted) before you receive it. For all other income you need to declare it to Inland Revenue and pay the tax.

  • 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.

  • Retirement age

    Found in Work and tax / Retiring from work / Retirement age

    There is no official retirement age in New Zealand. The common age to retire is 65 when NZ Super and some other pension payments start.

  • Ordinary power of attorney versus enduring power of attorney

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

    Ordinary power of attorney (POA) and enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) are often mistaken for being the same but they have some important differences.

  • Change or get a tax code

    Found in Work and tax / Tax and ACC levies / Change or get a tax code

    If you start or stop work, remember that you may need to change the tax code you use for any other sources of income, such as NZ Superannuation, investments or another job.

  • Protecting your privacy

    Found in The Govt.nz app / Privacy and security / Protecting your privacy

    Privacy is built into the Govt.nz app from the start — it is independently overseen, aligned with New Zealand’s privacy law, and designed to keep you in control of your information.

  • Consumer laws

    Found in Consumer rights and credit records / Consumer laws

    Find out what laws protect you when buying from, or sharing your information with, businesses selling in New Zealand and online.

  • Renting

    Found in Housing and property / Renting and flatting / Renting

    Tenants, landlords and flatmates have different rights and responsibilities when renting a home or boarding house room.

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