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Feedback and complaints
Found in The Govt.nz app / Support and feedback / Feedback and complaints
Send general feedback, report a problem or make a complaint about the Govt.nz app to the Govt.nz team.
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If you get a pension from another country
Found in Benefits, pensions and financial support / NZ Superannuation and the Veteran’s Pension / If you get a pension from another country
If you lived or worked in another country you may be able to get their social security pension. When you apply for NZ Superannuation or the Veteran's Pension, apply for these pensions at the same time.
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Applying for a divorce
Found in Family and whānau / Separating or getting divorced / Applying for a divorce
To divorce your spouse or civil union partner, you can apply for a dissolution order through the Family Court. There is criteria you need to meet and an application fee when you apply.
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Presence in NZ requirements
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Requirements for NZ citizenship / Presence in NZ requirements
You need to show you have been physically present in New Zealand for a certain amount of time and that you intend to continue living here.
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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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NZ citizenship if you are adopted
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / NZ citizenship if you are adopted
If you were born and adopted in New Zealand you are likely to be a New Zealand citizen. If you were born or adopted outside New Zealand, you might be a citizen — if not, you may be able to apply to become one.
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Complain about home help and support services
Found in Health / Help in your home / Complain about home help and support services
Find out what to do and who to contact if you have a concern or complaint about your home support services.
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Registry ceremonies
Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / How to get married in NZ / Registry ceremonies
A registry ceremony has standard vows and must take place during business hours on a weekday (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). You cannot hold the ceremony on a public holiday. You must pay $158 for the marriage licence and a set fee of $175 for the ceremony, which you pay to the celebrant in advance. You should contact your celebrant before you apply for a marriage licence to make sure they will be available.
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Your Admission Agreement and care plan
Found in Health / Rest homes and residential care / Moving into residential care / Your Admission Agreement and care plan
When you move into a rest home or hospital you sign an Admission Agreement. This contract has information about your rights and responsibilities. Your Care Plan is the other important document that’s prepared for you.
