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  • Get an IRD number for a business, charity or trust

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Get an IRD number / Get an IRD number for a business, charity or trust

    If you’re starting an organisation that will involve money changing hands, it’ll need its own IRD number.

  • Finding and starting a job

    Found in Work / Finding and starting a job

    Learn about job searches, applications, offers, employment contracts, KiwiSaver, work visas and starting work.

  • Pacific Business Trust

    Found in Government A-Z / Pacific Business Trust

    Their services include: mentoring coaching and support access to business tools and resources free access to workshops and selected NZQA recognised courses. They also: celebrate Pacific business success through various events, celebrations and initiatives encourage young Pacific entrepreneurs through joint initiatives with secondary and tertiary education providers.

  • Contact details by topic

    Found in Contact details by topic

    If you’re unsure who to contact, use the list below to work out which government organisation could help with your question.

  • Places to start researching NZ history

    Found in History, culture and heritage / New Zealand's history / Places to start researching NZ history

    Search old newspapers, find archives and websites on local and national history.

  • Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

    Found in Government A-Z / Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

    MBIE’s role The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) plays a central role in shaping and delivering a strong economy by delivering policy, services, advice and regulation to support business growth.

  • Where to start when thinking about residential care

    Found in Health / Rest homes and residential care / Where to start when thinking about residential care

    If you’re looking to move into a rest home or hospital you have some big decisions to make. Find out what you first need to think about and do.

  • When you get a job offer

    Found in Work / Finding and starting a job / When you get a job offer

    Before you accept a job, you need to agree on your pay, hours and working conditions. You can apply for money to help pay the costs of starting a new job.

  • Apply for Best Start payments

    Found in Family and whānau / Financial help for your family / Apply for Best Start payments

    Most New Zealanders can get a weekly payment to help support their newborn baby. Some people can get Best Start payments until their child turns 3 years of age — it depends on family income.

  • What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship / What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship

    Get your photo and documents ready before starting your citizenship application. You will also need an identity referee (if you are applying online) or a witness (if you are applying in person or by post).

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