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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (2007)
A plain English handbook with information and practical ideas to assist grandparents and other kin caregivers. Includes a chapter on understanding the law and getting legal help. Legal topics covered include guardianship, custody, what if you die?, adoption, access, wardship, going to court, counsel for the child, harassment or abuse, and the Family Group Conference. Contacts for a number of helping agencies are provided. (Author: Jill Worrall; Legal adviser: Simon Jefferson)
Available as pdf, or can be ordered (in English, Te Reo or Samoan). Free of charge to grandparents / kin carers who raise their grandchildren; $12 for agencies and other organisations. Please provide an A4 self-addressed stamped envelope when ordering.
Contact:
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust
Found In:
Family & Personal > Parenting
Format: Book
Cost: See above
Grandparents raising grandchildren - frequently asked questions
Answers to questions frequently asked by grandparents raising grandchildren.
Contact:
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust
Found In:
Family & Personal > Parenting
Format: Website
Income and asset testing for long term residential care (Jul 2007)
Questions and answers about long term residential care, especially income and asset testing
Contact:
Health, Ministry of
Found In:
Older People > Superannuation, Pensions & Benefits
Format: Booklet
Cost: nil
Insurance and Superannuation Unit - Kiwisaver
Kiwisver schemes - registration, approvals, employer exemptions
Contact:
Insurance and Superannuation Unit (Ministry of Economic Development)
Found In:
Banking, Money & Debt > Saving & Investments
Format: Fact Sheet
Older Employees and Retirement - an employers guide (May 2008)
This is a detailed guide for employers on how to manage retirement and the employment of older employees.
Contact:
Employers and Manufacturers Association (Central)
Found In:
Employment > Agreements, Rights, Obligations
Format: Booklet
Superannuation, Pensions and Benefits
Information for people 65 and older:
- New Zealand Superannuation
- War veterans
- Help with housig and living costs
- Help with retirement home or assisted living costs
Contact:
Social Development (Ministry of) includes Work and Income
Found In:
Older People > Superannuation, Pensions & Benefits
Format: Website