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  • SuperGold cards

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / SuperGold cards

    Who can get a SuperGold or Veteran SuperGold card, how to replace a lost card, where you can use the card in New Zealand and Australia. The card is issued by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

  • 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.

  • Copyright and attribution

    Found in Using this website / Copyright and attribution

    Nearly all Govt.nz content is licensed under Creative Commons. This means you must make it clear that any content you use comes from the Govt.nz website and is owned by the Crown.

  • Telling someone about your criminal record

    Found in Law, crime and justice / Telling someone about your criminal record

    There are details of your criminal record that you need to provide if asked — for example, when applying for a visa to travel overseas.

  • School and college

    Found in Education / School and college

    Find out about education in NZ and get information to help you choose a school. Learn what you need to do to prepare your child to start school.

  • What counts as income for benefits

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Benefits and allowances / What counts as income for benefits

    When you apply to Work and Income for a benefit or allowance, and while you’re receiving it, you need to tell them if you get other income — either regular payments or a one-off.

  • Going back to work after your parental leave ends

    Found in Work / Parental leave / Going back to work after your parental leave ends

    Find information about returning to work, breaks for breastfeeding, and how to get help with childcare and other costs when you’re back in work.

  • Paying tax if you come to work in NZ

    Found in Tax, benefits and finance / Tax / Paying tax if you come to work in NZ

    If you’re coming to NZ to work, you’ll need to pay tax.

  • Help when you’re raising children

    Found in Family and whānau / Financial help for your family / Help when you’re raising children

    You may be able to get financial help for your family, even if you’re working or looking after a child that’s not your own.

  • Get a civil union licence

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Civil unions / Get a civil union licence

    Before you get a civil union, you need to apply for a licence. A licence confirms it’s legal for you to have a civil union. It costs $150.

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