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  • 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.

  • Get an IRD number

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Get an IRD number

    Find out how to get an IRD number for yourself, your child or an organisation such as a business or club.

  • 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.

  • Changing your tax code

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Changing your 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.

  • Consumer laws

    Found in Consumer rights and complaints / Consumer laws

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

  • Choose the right tax code for your NZ Superannuation

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Choose the right tax code for your NZ Superannuation

    When you start getting NZ Super you might still have other sources of income. You need to make sure you’re using the correct tax code.

  • Building your own home

    Found in Housing and property / Building and renovating / Building your own home

    There are laws you need to comply with when you’re building — whether you're hiring a builder or doing the work yourself.

  • Resident visas

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

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

  • 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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