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  • Applying for a divorce

    Found in Family and whānau / Separating or getting divorced / Applying for a divorce

    To divorce your spouse or civil union partner, you can apply for a dissolution order through the Family Court. There is criteria you need to meet and an application fee when you apply.

  • Taking parental leave

    Found in Work / Parental leave / Taking parental leave

    As well as maternity and paternity leave, there are other leave options for eligible parents and carers. You may be able to get parental leave payments from the government.

  • School terms in NZ

    Found in Education / School and college / School terms in NZ

    School terms for New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools — this includes public, integrated and private schools. Dates and times may vary between schools and age groups.

  • Search the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Register

    Found in Family and whānau / Fertility issues and assisted reproduction / Search the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Register

    You can use the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (HART) Register to learn about your genetic origins and, if all parties agree, contact donors.

  • What to do if your personal information has been stolen

    Found in Law, crime and justice / Identity theft / What to do if your personal information has been stolen

    If you think someone has stolen your personal information, act quickly to reduce the harm.

  • Get your child a New Zealand passport when born overseas

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Get or renew a New Zealand passport / Get your child a New Zealand passport when born overseas

    If you are a New Zealand citizen by birth or grant and have a child overseas, you can register them as a citizen by descent and get them a New Zealand passport.

  • Providing information when making financial transactions

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Providing information when making financial transactions

    You may be asked for information to prove who you are and where your money came from to complete certain financial transactions.

  • Leaving children by themselves

    Found in Family and whānau / Childcare and supervision / Leaving children by themselves

    You can leave a child under 14 at home or in another place if you’ve made reasonable provisions to have them supervised and cared for safely, and they’re not left for a long time.

  • Check you meet the requirements for NZ citizenship

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Requirements for NZ citizenship / Check you meet the requirements for NZ citizenship

    Use this self-check tool to find out if you meet the requirements for New Zealand citizenship.

  • Get a needs assessment

    Found in Health / Help in your home / Get a needs assessment

    You must have a needs assessment if you want to get government-funded home help. Find out if you qualify and the support services you might get.

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