Search results for ‘Starting a business’

  • Trial periods

    Found in Work and tax / Finding and starting a job / Trial periods

    A trial period is a timeframe that employers can use to find out if you are suitable for a job. An employer can dismiss you and you cannot raise a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal if the trial period was valid.

  • Selling your house

    Found in Housing and property / Buying or selling a home / Selling your house

    Selling your house or rental property is a big decision. Find out what’s involved and how to go about it.

  • Income you pay tax on

    Found in Work and tax / Tax and ACC levies / 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.

  • Lottery grants for disabled people

    Found in Health / Financial help and services / Lottery grants for disabled people

    Grants funded by Lotto help to pay for equipment for eligible disabled people who want to be more closely involved in their communities.

  • Property enduring power of attorney

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

    An enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) for property gives the people you trust, the power to look after your money, property and other assets — especially if you’re unable to.

  • Paying tax if you come to work in NZ

    Found in Work and tax / Tax and ACC levies / Paying tax if you come to work in NZ

    If you’re coming to NZ to work, you’ll need to pay tax.

  • Fees free

    Found in Education / Tertiary education / Fees free

    When you have finished your study or training, you may be able to get your final year fees paid back to you.

  • Your consumer rights

    Found in Consumer rights and credit records / Your consumer rights

    You have the right to complain if something you’ve bought does not work, a service has not achieved the result that was agreed, something has not been delivered on time, or you've been misled by an advert.

  • Promotional tiles

    Found in The Govt.nz 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.

  • Enrol to vote

    Found in Engaging with government / Enrol and vote in an election / Enrol to vote

    You can vote in New Zealand elections if you’re eligible and enrolled (registered to vote).

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