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Report a crime that's not an emergency
Found in Law, crime and justice / Crimes and emergencies / Report a crime that's not an emergency
Use 105 to report crimes to Police that are not urgent and do not need Emergency Services.
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Coping without a car if you’re over 65
Found in Transport / Coping without a car if you’re over 65
A SuperGold Card gives you free or cheaper public transport. If you’re ill or have trouble getting around, you can apply for help paying for taxis. Some local councils also offer transport services
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Get NZ residence
Found in Immigration and visas / Get NZ residence
To live in NZ permanently, you need a resident visa.
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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.
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Change the registered sex on your birth certificate
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Changing your gender / Change the registered sex on your birth certificate
To change the sex marker on your birth certificate, you must complete a statutory declaration and apply to Births, Deaths and Marriages.
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Buying a house, apartment or a rental property
Found in Housing and property / Buying or selling a home / Buying a house, apartment or a rental property
Learn about the house buying process. Work out what you can afford before you start looking at properties.
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Complain to the Ombudsman
Found in Engaging with government / Complain about a government department / Complain to the Ombudsman
If you cannot solve a problem with a government agency, you can complain to the Ombudsman.
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Caring for someone with a health condition, injury or illness
Found in Health / Caring for someone with a health condition, injury or illness
You might be able to get money to help with caring for someone at home who has a disability, illness or health problems because of old age.
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Fines, penalties and losing your licence
Found in Transport / Driving fines and penalties / Fines, penalties and losing your licence
You must follow the road rules for your safety and the safety of others when you drive. If you do not, you can be fined or have your driver licence or car taken off you.
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Government help with healthcare if you’re over 65
Found in Health / Financial help and services / Government help with healthcare if you’re over 65
If you get NZ Super or a Veteran’s Pension, and you have a disability or health concern, you can apply for financial help or use services provided by the government to meet your health needs.