Lost your job in New Zealand: what support can you explore?
Explore help with living costs, housing and urgent food needs after losing work or having your hours reduced.
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Facing a life challenge? Find your next step here.
You do not need to know a benefit name. Start with your situation, explore support, check the conditions and continue to the official application.
Working but struggling with rent: what help can you explore?
Distinguish ongoing rent pressure from existing arrears, check repayment obligations and prepare your housing documents.
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Read guide →Download share imageChildcare support before and after starting school: where to begin?
Compare Childcare Subsidy, 20 Hours ECE, OSCAR and Working for Families by your child’s age and care arrangements.
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Read guide →Download share imageCan a temporary visa holder get support in New Zealand?
Check visa category, residence requirements, hardship options and student support with the relevant agency.
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Read guide →Download share imageNo money for food in New Zealand: who should you contact first?
Find the official food assistance route and distinguish non-repayable food help from repayable urgent-cost support.
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Read guide →Download share imageStudent Allowance and Student Loan: what is the difference?
Compare living-cost assistance and borrowing, repayment obligations, combination rules and application preparation.
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Read guide →Download share imageHow to use these guides
Read the quick answer, then check the conditions for your circumstances. A listed programme does not guarantee eligibility. The questionnaire suggests relevant topics across all 48 directory entries using your situation and selected needs.
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