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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.
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How to get an IRD number
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Get an IRD number / How to get an IRD number
It’s important to get an IRD number as all your tax, entitlements (like student loan or Working for Families Tax Credits) and personal details are linked to this number.
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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.
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Money to help when you’re studying
Found in Education / Tertiary education / Money to help when you’re studying
If you’re studying, you can apply for a loan and allowance to help with course fees, course-related costs and living expenses. You may also be able to get help during your study break.
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Visas for workers from specific countries
Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Visas for workers from specific countries
New Zealand has special arrangements with some countries to let their citizens work here. Some visas recognise your skills and experience, while others let you learn out about our lifestyle and culture.
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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 or your living arrangements.
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Working in NZ for more than 3 months
Found in Immigration and visas / Get a visa to work in NZ / Working in NZ for more than 3 months
Depending on your skills, where you come from, your age and other factors you may be able to work in New Zealand temporarily for more than 3 months.
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Retirement villages
Found in Work / Retiring from work / Retirement villages
Moving to a retirement village is a big decision — it's important to get independent advice.
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Citizenship timeframes
Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship / Citizenship timeframes
This page explains how your citizenship by grant application is processed. Check this page regularly for up-to-date application processing times.
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How many annual holidays you get
Found in Work / Annual holidays / How many annual holidays you get
All employees are entitled to at least 4 weeks’ paid annual holidays (annual leave) for each year they have worked for their employer.