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New Zealand people live in a modern parliamentary democracy. It is important for all people contemplating New Zealand as their new home to learn and understand our New Zealand government. This section aims to provide migrants with a clearer understanding of the national government, the electoral process plus extensive information on the law in New Zealand, your rights and the role of the New Zealand Police. We have also added information regarding Income Tax plus important details on Tax Residency.

Democracy, Elections, Income Tax, New Zealand Law, New Zealand Police and Tax Residency

Government

Government

Government

By DANNY : DE HEK|2021-01-11T10:58:43+13:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Government|Tags: Democracy, Department, Elections, Electoral, Emigrating, Government, Immigration, Internal Affairs, Law, Legislation, Ministries, Parliament, Police, Residency, Tax, Visas|

This provide migrants with a clearer understanding of the national government, the electoral process information on the law in New Zealand.

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Tax Residency

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Tax Residency

By DANNY : DE HEK|2021-01-11T10:59:01+13:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Government|Tags: Democracy, Department, Elections, Electoral, Emigrating, Government, Immigration, Internal Affairs, Law, Legislation, Ministries, Parliament, Police, Residency, Tax, Visas|

If you are a New Zealand tax resident, you will need to pay income tax on all income you receive from both New Zealand and overseas.

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New Zealand Law

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New Zealand Law

By DANNY : DE HEK|2021-01-11T10:59:07+13:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Government|Tags: Democracy, Department, Elections, Electoral, Emigrating, Government, Immigration, Internal Affairs, Law, Legislation, Ministries, Parliament, Police, Residency, Tax, Visas|

New Zealand has an independent judiciary. The Chief Justice is appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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New Zealand Police

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New Zealand Police

By DANNY : DE HEK|2021-01-11T10:59:14+13:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Government|Tags: Democracy, Department, Elections, Electoral, Emigrating, Government, Immigration, Internal Affairs, Law, Legislation, Ministries, Parliament, Police, Residency, Tax, Visas|

New Zealand is a remarkably safe & law-abiding society. The Police do not carry firearms and they have an reputation of helpful and friendly.

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Democracy

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Democracy

By DANNY : DE HEK|2021-01-11T10:59:23+13:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Government|Tags: Democracy, Department, Elections, Electoral, Emigrating, Government, Immigration, Internal Affairs, Law, Legislation, Ministries, Parliament, Police, Residency, Tax, Visas|

The House of Representatives, which is elected every three years rather than the five-year cycle customary in the Westminster system.

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Income Tax

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Income Tax

By DANNY : DE HEK|2021-01-11T10:59:31+13:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Government|Tags: Democracy, Department, Elections, Electoral, Emigrating, Government, Immigration, Internal Affairs, Law, Legislation, Ministries, Parliament, Police, Residency, Tax, Visas|

If you earn income from salary, wages or a social security benefit, your tax will be deducted under the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) system.

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Elections

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Elections

By DANNY : DE HEK|2021-01-11T10:59:43+13:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Government|Tags: Democracy, Department, Elections, Electoral, Emigrating, Government, Immigration, Internal Affairs, Law, Legislation, Ministries, Parliament, Police, Residency, Tax, Visas|

Voting is not compulsory in New Zealand if you are eligible to vote, you are required to enrol as an elector. To vote you must be 18.

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