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  • Trial periods

    Found in Work and tax / Finding and starting a job / Trial periods

    A trial period is a timeframe that employers can use to find out if you are suitable for a job. An employer can dismiss you and you cannot raise a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal if the trial period was valid.

  • Adopting a child

    Found in Family and whānau / Adoption and fostering / Adopting a child

    You can apply to adopt a child in New Zealand as a couple or as an individual.

  • Update your celebrant registration details

    Found in Government A-Z / Births, Deaths and Marriages / Information for marriage celebrants / Update your celebrant registration details

    Once you're registered as a celebrant, you need to keep your details up to date.

  • Debt collection and repossession

    Found in Consumer rights and credit records / Debt and credit records / Debt collection and repossession

    Know your rights when a debt collector demands payment or takes your stuff because you cannot pay your bills.

  • Retirement age

    Found in Work and tax / Retiring from work / Retirement age

    There is no official retirement age in New Zealand. The common age to retire is 65 when NZ Super and some other pension payments start.

  • How to apply for NZ citizenship

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship

    Follow these steps when you apply for New Zealand citizenship.

  • Replace your driver licence if it’s been lost or stolen

    Found in Transport / Driver licences / Replace your driver licence if it’s been lost or stolen

    If you lose your licence or it’s been stolen, replace it as soon as you can — you can be fined for driving without it.

  • Deposit an overseas divorce or dissolution certificate

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Deposit an overseas divorce or dissolution certificate

    If you got married or had a civil union in New Zealand and legally ended the relationship overseas through a divorce or dissolution, you can get this information added to your marriage or civil union certificate.

  • 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.

  • Retirement villages

    Found in Work and tax / Retiring from work / Retirement villages

    Moving to a retirement village is a big decision — it's important to get independent advice.

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