Government Agencies

Accident Compensation Corporation	Pho 06 - 759 0070	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.
Auckland Refugee Council		Provides support, information and advice to asylum seekers and refugees.
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; 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.
Family and Community Services		Family and Community Services helps to build connected communities and families. We co-ordinate government and non-government organizations 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

Housing New Zealand Corporation	Pho 06-7575751 0800 - 805 433	Allocation of housing based on need and advocacy for tenants needs
Human Rights Commission Te Kahui Tika Tangata	Free phone 0800-496 877	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.
Inland Revenue	Income tax and general 0800 227 774 Business income tax and general -0800-377 774 Working for Families Tax Credits -0800 227 773	Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management		The Ministry ensures the establishment of structures to provide the capability to manage and respond to disasters in New Zealand, through a co-ordinated approach, at both national and community level to planning for reduction, readiness, response, and recovery.
Ministry of Housing and Tenancy Services		Housing and tenancy services
Ministry of Health	MOH TDHB	For all information on Health system in New Zealand
Ministry of Education	Min Edu Ero edCentre Sorted	For all information regarding New Zealand Education System, gateway to the Education System in NZ and Independent Money Guide.
Resource for Migrant Parents		Helping your children learn at home and at school - the NEW Team-Up booklet for parents of children from migrant or refugee backgrounds. The booklet is available in 6 languages - Arabic, Chinese, Dari/Farsi, Hindi, Korean and Somali. An English version is also available, to assist educators in understanding the content.The 48-page booklet is packed full of useful tips and information on early childhood, primary and secondary school education in New Zealand.
New Zealand Qualification Authority		info re NZ scholarship award, NCEA,registered education providers
NZ Police - Ethnic affairs		Information about the Police, Crime Prevention, Your Rights and Initiatives for ethnic communities. Translated into 11 different languages.
Office of Ethnic Affairs		The Office of Ethnic Affairs provides a referral and information service for ethnic communities and policy advice to government. Services include a Language Line - telephone interpreting service.
Work and Income		Work and Income offers a single point of contact for people needing work search support to secure employment in-work support that assists people to stay in employment and income support to people who require temporary assistance or traditional income to supplement their earnings