We are here to provide you with free information,
support, advocacy and impartial advice on the following:
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Immigration e.g. the different types of visa
available from time to time, rules for obtaining citizenship, assistance in
form filling as well as trouble-shooting with any visa applications. i.e. work
visa, residency permit, indefinite returning residency visa, citizenship etc.
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Income Support and Benefits e.g. detailed
information about benefits and assistance available from Work and Income NZ.
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Taxation System e.g. obtaining IRD No and the
tax system of New Zealand, including the 'Working For Families' assistance.
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Housing and Tenancy e.g. laws relating to
tenancy such as bond money, flatting agreements, landlords responsibilities
etc.
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Employment issues e.g. connecting to relevant
sources to find a job, how to address problems with your employer, Minimum
wages etc.
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Education and Training e.g. services to help
you update or improve your CV; training and support to gain New Zealand
qualifications, who are your local training providers etc.
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Health e.g. what are the rights of a resident
or work permit holder of New Zealand, NZ Health systems, need a Chinese doctor?
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Family Issues and Counselling e.g. any type
of family or individual problems and referral pathways to suitable agencies,
relationship breakdowns etc.
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Consumer rights e.g. points to be aware of
before buying a second hand car, your rights when goods break after several
weeks etc.
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General matters e.g. payment of electric
bills, how to get your telephone connected, contacts for local recreational
activities etc.
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