Search results for ‘Māori’

  • 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.

  • Fishing

    Found in Recreation and the environment / Hunting and fishing / Fishing

    You need to obey some laws and regulations — these can depend on where and what you’re fishing.

  • Adoption and fostering

    Found in Family and whānau / Adoption and fostering

    Adopt a child or place a child for adoption. Learn about fostering a child and the Māori tradition of Whāngai. Get information about your own adoption or birth child.

  • Getting help with your budget

    Found in Family and whānau / Financial help for your family / Getting help with your budget

    There are community services that can help you manage your finances.

  • Immunise your child for free

    Found in Health / Free health services for children / Immunise your child for free

    Immunisation protects people from many serious diseases. It can also stop some diseases from spreading within your family and the community.

  • No data on your phone — access government-sponsored websites for free

    Found in Engaging with government / No data on your phone — access government-sponsored websites for free

    Zero Data gives you free access to government-sponsored websites. This way, money is not a barrier to getting important services and information.

  • Registry ceremonies

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / How to get married in NZ / Registry ceremonies

    A registry ceremony has standard vows and must take place during business hours on a weekday (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). You cannot hold the ceremony on a public holiday. You must pay $150 for the marriage licence and a set fee of $90 for the ceremony, which you pay to the celebrant in advance. You should contact your celebrant before you apply for a marriage licence to make sure they will be available.

  • Refugees in New Zealand

    Found in Immigration and visas / Refugees in New Zealand

    Find out who can come to New Zealand as a refugee and what happens when you arrive.

  • Accessibility statement

    Found in The Govt.nz website / Accessibility statement

    The current state of accessibility on Govt.nz and how improvements are being made.

  • Income you pay tax on

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Income you pay tax on

    When you pay tax or do a tax return you need to know what to include as income. Check to see what counts as a source of income.

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