Questions and answers

Community questions.

• Can I convert my overseas driver licence to a NZ one?
• Can I get a WINZ benefit on a temporary visa?
• What is Healthline and when should I use it?
• Where can I get free, independent advice if I'm not sure who to ask?
• How does school zoning work for a newcomer family?
• Do I need an IRD number before my first paycheck?
• Where can I learn English for free?
• What is the minimum wage right now?
• My new job has a "90-day trial period". What does that mean?
• How much annual leave do I get, and how many public holidays?
• How long can I drive on my overseas licence after I arrive?
• Am I eligible for free or subsidised public healthcare?
• Is early childhood education free for my 3 or 4 year old?
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• What is a Community Services Card, and can I get one?
• Do I have to declare cash when I arrive in New Zealand?
• How do I open a bank account as a newcomer to NZ?
• Can my landlord raise the rent whenever they like?
• Does it cost anything to enrol with a GP (family doctor)?
• What if I need the Police but my English is not good?
• How much can a landlord charge for a bond, and where does it go?
• Will my overseas degree or qualification be recognised here?
• What should I check before buying a used car?