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Citizenship ceremonies
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship / Citizenship ceremonies
You are not a citizen until you have made your oath or affirmation at a citizenship ceremony.
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Contact details by topic
Found in Contact details by topic
If you’re unsure who to contact, use the list below to work out which government organisation could help with your question.
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Free health advice
Found in Health / Public health services / Free health advice
Find out who to contact to get free health advice for you and your family.
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When you get a job offer
Found in Work / Finding and starting a job / When you get a job offer
Before you accept a job, you need to agree on your pay, hours and working conditions. You can apply for money to help pay the costs of starting a new job.
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Not returning to your job from parental leave
Found in Work / Parental leave / Not returning to your job from parental leave
You can decide to leave your job and resign at any time while you’re on parental leave. You just need to give the correct notice and it may affect any holiday pay you’re due.
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Promotional tiles
Found in About this website / Promotional tiles
The promo tiles on Govt.nz link to timely or new information. See how to request a tile for your new service or tool.
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Government help with dental costs
Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Government help with dental costs
Basic dental services are free until you’re 18. If you need dental care after 18, and you’re on a low income or have a disability, illness or injury, you can apply for government help.
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When you have a problem at work
Found in Work / Workers’ rights / When you have a problem at work
If you have a problem at work talk to your boss directly. If you cannot solve it you can get help from government and other organisations. Some of this help is free.
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Getting married overseas
Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Getting married overseas
If you’re getting married or having a civil union overseas, you usually do not need to do anything in NZ beforehand — check with the country’s officials if you need to do anything there.
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What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship / What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship
Get your photo and documents ready before starting your citizenship application. You will also need an identity referee (if you are applying online) or a witness (if you are applying in person or by post).