Where to go for more support
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Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres |
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Confirmation of the cause of death – Coroners |
The website of Coronial Services of New Zealand has information about the role of coroners in investigating the causes of deaths. Website: coronialservices.justice.govt.nz |
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Registering a death |
The Births, Deaths and Marriages section of the Department of Internal Affairs has information on what to do when someone passes, including registering a death. Website: www.govt.nz/browse/family-and-whanau/death-and-bereavement |
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Burial and cremation |
See your local council website for information about burial and cremation in your area. |
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Gathering kaimoana for tangihanga |
The Ministry for Primary Industries has information on its website about Māori customary rights for gathering kaimoana for tangihanga, hui and other traditional purposes. Website: www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/maori-customary-fishing |
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Financial support for bereaved families |
Work and Income’s website has information about possible financial support for funerals and tangihanga. Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/urgent-costs/bereavement.html ACC’s website has information about different types of accident compensation and payments that can be made to family members when a person has died in an accident. Website: www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/financial-support/financial-support-after-death |
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Organ Donation New Zealand |
Organ Donation New Zealand has information about organ and tissue donation. Website: www.donor.co.nz |
