Search results for compensation
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Accident Compensation Corporation
Found in Government A-Z / Accident Compensation Corporation
ACC: helps you when you’re injured in an accident works to prevent injuries from happening helps businesses manage employee injuries, while encouraging safer workplaces helps health providers to register with us, lodge and manage claims and invoice us.
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Working after 65: ACC levies and entitlements
Found in Work / Working after 65: ACC levies and entitlements
If you work after you turn 65, you still pay ACC levies. You can claim for treatment of injuries, but if you have an accident and can't work, your entitlement to weekly compensation changes.
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If you get ACC payments and NZ Super
Found in Tax, benefits and finance / New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran's Pension / If you get ACC payments and NZ Super
You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.
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Financial help if someone dies
Found in Family and whānau / Death and bereavement / Financial help if someone dies
If a loved one has died, you might be able to get help with the cost of the funeral, burial or cremation. In some circumstances, you might be entitled to help with living expenses or childcare.
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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.
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Submit a notice of objection to someone’s wedding
Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Submit a notice of objection to someone’s wedding
If you think there are legal reasons why someone shouldn’t get married or have a civil union, you can lodge a caveat or notice of objection.
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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.
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Disability Allowance
Found in Health / Financial help and services / Disability Allowance
Disability Allowance is a weekly payment from Work and Income for people who have regular, ongoing costs because of a disability.
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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.
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Dental care
Found in Health / Doctors, dentists and prescriptions / Dental care
Basic dental services are free until you’re 18. If you need dental care after 18, and you’re on a low income or have a disability, illness or injury, you can apply for government help.