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  • Income you pay tax on

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Income you pay tax on

    When you pay tax or do a tax return you need to know what to include as income. Check to see what counts as a source of income.

  • Colours, images and logos

    Found in About this website / Colours, images and logos

    How Govt.nz uses colours, images and logos.

  • SuperGold cards

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / SuperGold cards

    Who can get a SuperGold or Veteran SuperGold card, how to replace a lost card, where you can use the card in New Zealand and Australia. The card is issued by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

  • Promotional tiles

    Found in About this website / Promotional tiles

    The promo tiles on Govt.nz link to timely or new information. See how to request a tile for your new service or tool.

  • Working in NZ after you study

    Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Working in NZ after you study

    After you’ve finished studying in New Zealand, you can apply for a visa that lets you stay here to work. Some students can work in NZ because of what they’re studying in another country.

  • Copyright and attribution

    Found in Using this website / Copyright and attribution

    Nearly all Govt.nz content is licensed under Creative Commons. This means you must make it clear that any content you use comes from the Govt.nz website and is owned by the Crown.

  • What counts as income for benefits

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Benefits and allowances / What counts as income for benefits

    When you apply to Work and Income for a benefit or allowance, and while you’re receiving it, you need to tell them if you get other income — either regular payments or a one-off.

  • How many annual holidays you get

    Found in Work / Annual holidays / How many annual holidays you get

    All employees are entitled to at least 4 weeks’ paid annual holidays (annual leave) for each year they have worked for their employer.

  • 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.

  • Planning for retirement

    Found in Work / Retiring from work / Planning for retirement

    It pays to plan for your retirement as early as possible.

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