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  • Who can move into residential care

    Found in Health / Rest homes and residential care / Who can move into residential care

    When you can no longer manage in your own home, you can move into a rest home or hospital. Talk to your doctor or other health professionals about the level of care you need.

  • NZ citizenship if you are adopted

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / NZ citizenship if you are adopted

    If you were born and adopted in New Zealand you are likely to be a New Zealand citizen. If you were born or adopted outside New Zealand, you might be a citizen — if not, you may be able to apply to become one.

  • Leaving children by themselves

    Found in Family and whānau / Childcare and supervision / Leaving children by themselves

    You can leave a child under 14 at home or in another place if you’ve made reasonable provisions to have them supervised and cared for safely, and they’re not left for a long time.

  • Requirements for NZ citizenship

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Requirements for NZ citizenship

    Before you apply, check you meet the requirements to become a New Zealand citizen.

  • What counts as income for benefits

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

    When you get a benefit or allowance from Work and Income, you need to tell them what other income you get — both regular and one-off payments.

  • Change your name on your driver licence

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Changing your name / Change your name on your driver licence

    If you legally change your name, you don't have to replace your driver licence — but you can if you want to. You'll need to provide an original document that shows the change.

  • Debt collection and repossession

    Found in Consumer rights and complaints / Debt and credit records / Debt collection and repossession

    Know your rights when a debt collector demands payment or takes your stuff because you cannot pay your bills.

  • Changing your name when you get married

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Changing your name when you get married

    In New Zealand, you don’t usually have to do anything special if you want to change your name after you get married or have a civil union.

  • Free health checks for children under 14

    Found in Health / Free health services for children / Free health checks for children under 14

    Your child’s health will be checked regularly while they grow.

  • How to order a name change certificate

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Proving and protecting your identity / Name change certificate / How to order a name change certificate

    It’s easiest to order a name change certificate online. You can also order by phone, post, or in person.

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