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  • Get a warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness

    Found in Transport / Keeping a vehicle on the road / Get a warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness

    Learn how to renew your warrant of fitness (WoF) and what to do if you fail. See how often you need a WoF and if you need a certificate of fitness (CoF) instead.

  • Renovating your home

    Found in Housing and property / Building and renovating / Renovating your home

    If you’re renovating, make sure you use licensed tradespeople and get consents where you need them.

  • Not returning to your job from parental leave

    Found in Work / Parental leave / Not returning to your job from parental leave

    You can decide to leave your job and resign at any time while you’re on parental leave. You just need to give the correct notice and it may affect any holiday pay you’re due.

  • Visiting or moving to NZ

    Found in Immigration and visas / Visiting or moving to NZ

    Find out about visas for holiday, study or work in New Zealand. Learn about arrival and departure requirements, and how to stay safe and healthy during your visit.

  • Job hunting

    Found in Work / Finding and starting a job / Job hunting

    Discover jobs that would suit you, find and apply for vacancies, and prepare for interviews.

  • Complain about something you bought

    Found in Consumer rights and complaints / How to complain / Complain about something you bought

    If something you buy is faulty, does not arrive in time or is not what you expected, the Consumer Guarantees Act gives you the right to claim a refund, repair or replacement.

  • What you have to do when you’re getting a benefit

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Benefits and allowances / What you have to do when you’re getting a benefit

    If you're getting a benefit, NZ Superannuation or a Veteran’s Pension from Work and Income, you must let them know if your contact details or circumstances change.

  • Energy efficiency in homes

    Found in Housing and property / Insulation and energy efficiency / Energy efficiency in homes

    Save money on your power and gas bills. For long-term fixes, make your home healthier and efficient with energy.

  • Governing legislation

    Found in Recreation and the environment / Daylight saving in NZ / Governing legislation

    Our timezone, the daylight saving dates and the rules around what happens if you are working when the clocks change are governed by 2 pieces of legislation.

  • How to get married in NZ

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

    Choose the kind of ceremony you want then follow the step-by-step guide. You must get married by a celebrant.

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