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  • Complain about your utility provider

    Found in Consumer rights and credit records / How to complain / Complain about your utility provider

    If you have an issue with your electricity, gas, water, internet or phone provider, you have the right to complain and have the issue resolved.

  • Education for children with a physical disability or illness

    Found in Education / Learning support (special education) / Education for children with a physical disability or illness

    Government help is available to educate children with a physical disability or illness.

  • Job hunting

    Found in Work and tax / Finding and starting a job / Job hunting

    Discover jobs that would suit you, find and apply for vacancies, and prepare for interviews.

  • Not returning to your job from parental leave

    Found in Work and tax / Take leave from work / Parental leave / Not returning to your job from parental leave

    You can decide to leave your job and resign at any time while you’re on parental leave. You just need to give the correct notice and it may affect any holiday pay you’re due.

  • Providing information when making financial transactions

    Found in Consumer rights and credit records / Providing information when making financial transactions

    You may need to prove who you are and where your money came from for some transactions. This is required by law to help prevent crime, including money laundering.

  • Leaky homes

    Found in Housing and property / Leaky homes

    Check your property for signs of having a leaky home.

  • 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.

  • Get a warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness

    Found in Transport / Keeping a vehicle on the road / Get a warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness

    Learn how to renew your warrant of fitness (WoF) and what to do if you fail. See how often you need a WoF and if you need a certificate of fitness (CoF) instead.

  • Energy efficiency in homes

    Found in Housing and property / Insulation and energy efficiency / Energy efficiency in homes

    Save money on your power and gas bills. For long-term fixes, make your home healthier and efficient with energy.

  • Get a benefit or other support

    Found in Benefits, pensions and financial support / Benefits and allowances / Get a benefit or other support

    If you’re unable to pay for regular or one-off bills, Work and Income may be able to help with a benefit, one-off payment or other support.

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