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  • Get a needs assessment

    Found in Health / Help in your home / Get a needs assessment

    You must have a needs assessment if you want to get government-funded home help. Find out if you qualify and the support services you might get.

  • Working on public holidays

    Found in Work / Public holidays and work / Working on public holidays

    Find out how you’ll be paid if you do or do not work on a public holiday and what your employment rights are as an employee.

  • 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 for residential care

    Found in Health / Rest homes and residential care / Paying for residential care

    You’re responsible for paying for your own residential care but you may qualify for government help. Read about the financial support that’s available and how to find out about the costs.

  • Human rights and freedoms

    Found in Law, crime and justice / Human rights in NZ / Human rights and freedoms

    All New Zealanders are entitled to basic human rights and freedoms to protect them from unlawful discrimination. Find out about your rights, and how to get help or make a complaint.

  • 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.

  • Financial help for first-home buyers

    Found in Housing and property / Buying or selling a home / Financial help for first-home buyers

    You may be able to get government help to buy or build your first home. Find out how to get help from Kāinga Ora or withdraw money from your KiwiSaver.

  • Postpone or defer paying your rates

    Found in Housing and property / Get financial help with housing / Postpone or defer paying your rates

    If you own your own home, many councils let you postpone or defer paying your rates. Check with your council to find out if they offer this service and whether you are eligible.

  • How to request an NZeTA

    Found in Immigration and visas / Visitor visas and the NZeTA / How to request an NZeTA

    Find out how to request an NZeTA (New Zealand electronic Travel Authority) and how much it costs. Allow 72 hours for your request to be processed.

  • Get publicly funded health services

    Found in Health / Public health services / Get publicly funded health services

    In New Zealand public funding pays for most of our health and disability services. Find out if you’re eligible to get publicly-funded healthcare in NZ.

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