Settlement Support New Zealand, New Plymouth/Taranaki
Government Agencies (13)
Work and Income
Work and Income offers a single point of contact for people needing work search support to secure employment. They also provide in-work support that assists people to stay in employment and income support to people who require temporary assistance or additional income to supplement their earnings.
Web site: www.workandincome.govt.nz
NZ Police - Ethnic Affairs
Provides information about the police, crime prevention, Your rights and initiatives for ethnic communities. Information resources translated into 11 different languages.
Web Site: www.police.govt.nz/service/ethnic-information/english
Email:
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New Zealand Qualification Authority
Information regarding qualification assessment, NZ scholarship awards, National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and registered education providers.
Web site: www.nzqa.govt.nz
Phone 0800-697 296
Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management leads the way in making
Web site: www.civildefence.govt.nz
Email:
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Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
Web site: www.ird.govt.nz
Free Phone:
Income tax and general 0800-227 774
Business income tax and general 0800-377 774
Working for Families Tax Credits 0800-227 773
Human Rights Commission Te Kahui Tika Tangata
The Commission helps resolve disputes relating to unlawful discrimination, including on the basis of race, colour and ethnic or national origin.
If you believe you've been discriminated against, contact the Commission for assistance.
We site: www.hrc.co.nz
Free phone 0800-496 877
Housing New Zealand Corporation
Housing
Web site: www.hnzc.co.nz
Phone 06-7575 751 or 0800-805 433
Family and Community Services
Family and Community Services helps to build connected communities and families. They co-ordinate government and non-government organisations to support families to be well resourced , violence free and connected to their communities.
They do so by providing leadership , information and funding social service providers.
Web site: www.familyservices.org.nz
Department of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs issues passports, administers civil unions, registers births, deaths and marriages, administers citizenship applications, ensures gambling is fair, legal and honest. They also enforces censorship law and promotes internet safety, contributes to community development by administering Lottery Grants, Community Grants Schemes and Trusts, and provides support services and policy advice for Ministers of the Crown.
Web site: www.dia.govt.nz
Email:
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Auckland Refugee Council
Provides support, information and advice to asylum seekers and refugees.
Web site: www.aucklandrefugeecouncil.org.nz
Email:
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Accident Compensation Corporation
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) administers New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme,
which provides personal injury cover for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand.
Web site: www.acc.co.nz
Phone 06-759 0070
Settlement Support - a free information and referral service available to all newcomers
Settlement Support New Zealand, New Plymouth will help you access the information and services you will need to live, work and study in Taranaki.
For more information about living, working and studying in Taranaki, please email or phone the Settlement Support Co-ordinator.