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  • Personalised ceremonies for civil unions

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

    A personalised ceremony is one you can have anywhere you and your celebrant agree. And you can write your own vows.

  • Working while on a student visa

    Found in Immigration and visas / Get a New Zealand student visa / Working while on a student visa

    International students in New Zealand may be able to work while on a student visa. Your eVisa or visa sticker in your passport shows whether you can work.

  • Complain about a privacy breach

    Found in Consumer rights and complaints / How to complain / Complain about a privacy breach

    You can complain if your personal information is being revealed without your agreement or if an organisation refuses to let you see information about you.

  • How many annual holidays you get

    Found in Work / Annual holidays / How many annual holidays you get

    All employees are entitled to at least 4 weeks’ paid annual holidays (annual leave) for each year they have worked for their employer.

  • Going to court as a witness

    Found in Law, crime and justice / The courts / Going to court as a witness

    If you're asked to give evidence in court, you’ll have to swear to tell the truth and answer any questions the judge says you have to answer.

  • Permanent residency and citizenship for NZers in Australia

    Found in Leaving NZ / Travel or move to Australia / Permanent residency and citizenship for NZers in Australia

    ​From 1 July 2023, NZ citizens who have been living in Australia for 4 years or more are eligible to apply directly for Australian citizenship.

  • Separating from your spouse or partner

    Found in Family and whānau / Separating or getting divorced / Separating from your spouse or partner

    You do not have to do anything official when you separate from your partner, but a separation agreement or separation order can help to keep things clear.

  • Complain about something you bought

    Found in Consumer rights and complaints / How to complain / Complain about something you bought

    If something you buy is faulty, does not arrive in time or is not what you expected, the Consumer Guarantees Act gives you the right to claim a refund, repair or replacement.

  • Scams

    Found in Law, crime and justice / Scams

    Taking care can help you avoid scams. If you think you’ve been scammed, report it straight away.

  • 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.

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