Law

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.