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Financial abuse
Found in Law, crime and justice / Abuse, harassment and domestic violence / Financial abuse
Anyone can be a victim of financial abuse — find out how to recognise it, who to contact when it’s happening and how to protect yourself in the future.
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Family violence leave
Found in Work / Family violence leave
If you, or a child in your care, are affected by domestic and family violence, you can ask your employer for paid family violence leave and flexible working arrangements.
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Before you travel
Found in Leaving NZ / Before you travel
Avoid surprises — before you go, find and check your passport, pay your fines and check if there are any special travel requirements for the countries you’re visiting.
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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
Support is available for carers — from respite care and financial help to practical advice and wellbeing guides. Explore resources and advice for taking care of yourself and avoiding burnout.
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Paying for visits to doctors
Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Paying for visits to doctors
Ask your doctors’ practice or medical centre how much they charge for doctor visits. Children, and some people who need to visit their doctor often, can get free or cheaper visits.
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Dog owner fines and offences
Found in Law, crime and justice / Paying fines / Dog owner fines and offences
If you do not keep control of your dog, allow a dog into a restricted area or abuse or neglect an animal, you can be fined or sent to prison — and banned from owning dogs in the future.
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Get information in an emergency or disaster
Found in Government A-Z / National Emergency Management Agency / Get information in an emergency or disaster
In New Zealand, you can get help before, during and after an emergency or disaster from the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management and local Civil Defence Emergency Management groups.
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Get your driver licence
Found in Transport / Driver licences / Get your driver licence
Getting your car driver licence in New Zealand is a 3-step process. As you progress through the stages you gain a new licence with fewer requirements and more responsibilities.
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Using a personal medical alarm
Found in Health / Help in your home / Personal medical alarms / Using a personal medical alarm
Learn about the types of services and equipment provided when you get a personal medical alarm. Find out how to call for help, and what to do if you no longer need the alarm.
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Financial help and benefits if you’re over 65
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Managing your money in retirement / Financial help and benefits if you’re over 65
Most New Zealanders over 65 can get NZ Super. For lower incomes, you may also be able to get government help to pay for regular costs or unexpected expenses.
