Trees Overhanging tree branches and encroaching roots The law allows you to cut back any branches or roots from neighbours’ trees that are encroaching on your property. First, though, it’s always best to talk to your neighbour to see if you can…
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Where to go for more support General information about neighbourhood issues 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 Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) CAB provides free, confidential…
Immigration Getting a visa – Dealing with Immigration New Zealand – Being deported What this chapter covers Overview of New Zealand’s immigration system The different types of visas and what they let you do, how to know if you’re here “lawfully” or…
Immigration Overview New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 18(2) Immigration Act 2009, s 13 New Zealand citizens can leave and return to New Zealand whenever they want, and they can live, work and study here indefinitely. This chapter is aimed…
Overview of New Zealand’s immigration system New Zealand’s visa system What does a New Zealand visa let me do? Immigration Act 2009, ss 43(1), 71(1), 79(1) If you are not a New Zealand citizen, then being in New Zealand legally usually depends…
Overview of New Zealand’s immigration system New Zealand’s immigration rules and decision-makers Where can I find all the immigration laws and rules? The laws and other rules that will be relevant for any immigration issue you might have are found in a…
Accessing the immigration system: Who can apply for a visa and who can’t Overview Will I be allowed to apply for a visa? Getting a visa and being allowed to be in New Zealand involves more than meeting the requirements for the…
Travelling to and entering New Zealand Overview Visas and entry permission To get into New Zealand you need: a visa, and entry permission when you arrive. You usually have to get a New Zealand visa from overseas before you arrive here, and…
Temporary Visas: Working, studying or visiting for a limited time Overview of the Temporary Visa system Immigration Act 2009, ss 14, 79 If you want to stay in New Zealand temporarily to work, study or visit, you’ll need a Temporary Visa from…
Temporary Visas: Working, studying or visiting for a limited time Applying for a Temporary Visa Who can apply for a Temporary Visa? Immigration Act 2009, s 79 New Zealand immigration law limits who can apply for a Temporary Visa and also excludes…
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