Search results for ‘Social welfare’

  • Registering a new baby and getting a birth certificate

    Found in Family and whānau / Having a baby / Registering a new baby and getting a birth certificate

    Every baby born in New Zealand must be registered, usually within 2 months of being born. You can order your baby's birth certificate and apply for their IRD number at the same time.

  • Government A-Z

    Found in Government A-Z

    Contact details and information for all government departments and organisations.

  • Power of attorney — enduring and ordinary

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

    Learn about enduring power of attorney and ordinary power of attorney — what they are and their purpose. Also, how to create the 2 types of enduring power of attorney legal documents.

  • Financial help and benefits if you’re over 65

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Managing your money in retirement / Financial help and benefits if you’re over 65

    Most New Zealanders over 65 can get NZ Super. For lower incomes, you may also be able to get government help to pay for regular costs or unexpected expenses.

  • 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.

  • Where to start — when you need home help

    Found in Health / Help in your home / Where to start — when you need home help

    You may qualify for home help if day-to-day tasks are hard due to an ongoing illness, injury, age-related health problems or you’re a disabled person.

  • Infrastructure Commission

    Found in Government A-Z / Infrastructure Commission

    Infracom works to lift infrastructure planning and delivery to a more strategic level and by doing so, improve New Zealanders’ long-term economic performance and social wellbeing.

  • Family Court

    Found in Government A-Z / Family Court

    The Family Court is a part of New Zealand’s District Court and can help you and your whānau work out disagreements and family law issues.

  • NZ’s natural resources

    Found in Recreation and the environment / NZ’s natural resources

    Find out how we manage and protect our natural resources.

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