Search results for New Zealand
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Citizenship timeframes
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship / Citizenship timeframes
This page explains how your citizenship by grant application is processed. Check this page regularly for up-to-date application processing times.
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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.
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Personalised ceremonies
Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / How to get married in NZ / Personalised ceremonies
Most marriage ceremonies in New Zealand are personalised. You work with a celebrant to design a ceremony that fits the style of your celebration and reflects your cultural, spiritual and personal preferences. You can have the ceremony at any time, date and place you want. It costs $150 for the marriage licence, plus the amount the celebrant charges for the ceremony. You write your own vows.
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Change your gender on your official ID
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Changing your gender / Change your gender on your official ID
If you’ve changed your gender, or if your gender has been wrongly recorded, you can update your official identification. You can record your gender as M (male), F (female) or X (gender diverse).
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Wellington office
Found in Government A-Z / Department of Internal Affairs / Citizenship contact information / Contact the Citizenship Office / Wellington office
Check the progress of your application: To check the progress of your application, click on the link below. Select 'Continue saved application', then log in using RealMe.
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New Plymouth District Council
Found in Government A-Z / New Plymouth District Council
Their services include: local roads and footpaths water sewerage system rubbish, recycling and landfills parks and sportsfields recreation centres, libraries and pools dog registration civil defence.
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Civil unions
Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Civil unions
A civil union is the formalisation of a relationship between two people, regardless of gender, in accordance with the Civil Union Act 2004. Some overseas countries may not recognise New Zealand civil unions so you may want to seek independent legal advice before deciding to enter into a civil union. A celebrant must conduct your civil union.
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High Use Health Card
Found in Health / Financial help and services / High Use Health Card
If you visit your doctor more than 12 times in a year, talk to your doctor about the High Use Health Card to lower the cost of the visits.
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Apply for NZ citizenship if born in Samoa before 1949
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Apply for NZ citizenship if born in Samoa before 1949
You can apply for NZ citizenship if you were born in Samoa on or after 13 May 1924 and before 1 January 1949, or if you meet 1 of the other eligibility criteria.
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Discrimination at work
Found in Work / Workers’ rights / Discrimination at work
It’s against the law to be treated unfairly in the workplace or when you apply for a job.