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  • Types of citizenship: birth, descent and grant

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Types of citizenship: birth, descent and grant

    There are 3 main types of New Zealand citizenship: by birth, by descent and by grant.

  • Privileges and responsibilities of a citizen

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Privileges and responsibilities of a citizen

    When you become a New Zealand citizen, you will have the same privileges as a person who was born here. You will also have the same responsibilities.

  • Submit a notice of objection to someone’s wedding

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Submit a notice of objection to someone’s wedding

    If you think there are legal reasons why someone shouldn’t get married or have a civil union, you can lodge a caveat or notice of objection.

  • Personal care and welfare enduring power of attorney

    Found in Family and whānau / Power of attorney — enduring and ordinary / Personal care and welfare enduring power of attorney

    This enduring power of attorney (EPA or EPOA) gives someone you trust the power to make decisions about your personal care and welfare if you’re unable to.

  • How to have a civil union in NZ

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Civil unions / How to have a civil union in NZ

    Choose the kind of ceremony you want then follow the step-by-step guide.

  • PlunketLine

    Found in Health / Free health services for children / PlunketLine

    Phone 0800 933 922 to get advice about child health and parenting.

  • Noisy neighbours

    Found in Housing and property / Neighbourhood problems / Noisy neighbours

    Try asking your neighbours to be quiet if they're making too much noise. You can also complain to their landlord or the council.

  • Relationship counselling

    Found in Family and whānau / Separating or getting divorced / Relationship counselling

    Find a counsellor in your local area.

  • Verify an apostille

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Proving and protecting your identity / Use your NZ documents overseas / Verify an apostille

    Overseas organisations can check that the apostille they have received matches the information in the Authentication Unit database.

  • Change your name in your passport

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Changing your name / Change your name in your passport

    If you want to change the name in your passport, you’ll need to apply for a new one. The name in your passport must be your officially registered name.

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