Search results for ‘Māori’
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Accessibility statement
Found in The Govt.nz website / Accessibility statement
The current state of accessibility on Govt.nz and how improvements are being made.
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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.