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  • Leaky homes

    Found in Housing and property / Leaky homes

    Check your property for signs of having a leaky home.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • If your situation changes

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran's Pension / If your situation changes

    If you’re getting NZ Superannuation or the Veteran’s Pension, you must let Work and Income know of changes to personal information such as your address, your relationship status or your living arrangements.

  • 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.

  • NZ’s natural resources

    Found in Recreation and the environment / NZ’s natural resources

    Find out how we manage and protect our natural resources.

  • 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 $158 for the marriage licence and a set fee of $175 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Healthcare if you’re in NZ on a work visa

    Found in Health / Public health services / Healthcare if you’re in NZ on a work visa

    If you’re coming to NZ to work you'll need to make sure you’re covered if you have a health problem.

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