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  • Help for children with learning support needs

    Found in Education / Learning support (special education) / Help for children with learning support needs

    Funding, services and support available to help children with disabilities and learning support needs to go to mainstream schools.

  • 111 emergency service

    Found in Law, crime and justice / Crimes and emergencies / 111 emergency service

    If you need help from the police, the fire service, or you need an ambulance, dial 111 and the emergency operator will connect you to the right place.

  • Get or renew a New Zealand passport

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Get or renew a New Zealand passport / Get or renew a New Zealand passport

    Apply online to get or renew a passport for yourself or your child. Adult passports are valid for 10 years. Child passports are valid for 5 years.

  • Apply for a student visa

    Found in Immigration and visas / Get a New Zealand student visa / Apply for a student visa

    You can apply online or use a printed form. Make sure you apply at least 8 weeks before you plan to come to New Zealand.

  • Working in NZ for more than 3 months

    Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Working in NZ for more than 3 months

    Depending on your skills, where you come from, your age and other factors you may be able to work in New Zealand temporarily for more than 3 months.

  • Rates rebate calculator

    Found in Housing and property / Get financial help with housing / Get a rates rebate / Rates rebate calculator

    Use the calculator to work out how much you might get as a rates rebate. This is an estimate only — your council will assess the actual amount when you apply.

  • Home modifications

    Found in Health / Help in your home / Home modifications

    Improving safety in your home by widening doorways and installing handrails, shower rails, or a ramp, can help you manage more easily if you have an ongoing illness, injury, age-related health problem or you’re a disabled person.

  • Freedom camping

    Found in Recreation and the environment / Freedom camping

    You can freedom camp on public land in certain areas, while others have restrictions or bans. Follow the rules to respect the environment and avoid any fines.

  • Scams

    Found in Law, crime and justice / Scams

    Learn to recognise and protect yourself from scams. If you think you’ve been scammed, report it straight away.

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