Useful Information

Government Agencies and Community Support Directory

Education, Immigration & Legal Support​

  • New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/
  • Immigration New Zealand (INZ) https://www.immigration.govt.nz
  • Education New Zealand (ENZ) https://www.studywithnewzealand.govt.nz
  • Ministry of Education (MoE) https://www.education.govt.nz
  • Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) https://www.tec.govt.nz
  • New Zealand Police – Community Services https://www.police.govt.nz
  • Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Free legal, tenancy, and employment advice https://www.cab.org.nz
  • Tenancy Services NZ https://www.tenancy.govt.nz
  • Employment New Zealand https://www.employment.govt.nz
  • Consumer Protection NZ https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz

Mental Health, Wellbeing & Addiction Support​

  • Healthline (Ministry of Health, free 24/7) https://www.health.govt.nz
  • Health point – all medical practitioners https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/
  • Youthline - Youth mental health and counselling support https://www.youthline.co.nz
  • Mental Health Foundation of NZ 1737 – Need to Talk? Free 24/7 call or text for mental health support, Text or call 1737 https://mentalhealth.org.nz
  • Drug Help NZ - Confidential advice about drug use and support services https://drughelp.org.nz
  • Alcohol Drug Helpline NZ - Free confidential helpline and referrals 0800 787 797 | Text 8681 https://alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
  • Gambling Helpline NZ 24/7 confidential helpline 0800 654 655 https://www.gamblinghelpline.co.nz