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Practical guides for Filipinos settling, working, raising a family, and doing business in New Zealand. Start here, then check the official sources for your situation.
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Tax residency is not your visa status
Use IRD's tax-residency rules rather than your visa label to understand your tax position.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Learning about Māori culture and Te Tiriti
Start with INZ's introduction to Māori culture, language and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Planning a Philippine passport application in NZ
Check the Embassy's appointment and document requirements before making travel plans.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Notarials and apostille for documents used in the Philippines
Check whether your document needs consular notarisation or a New Zealand apostille before arranging signatures.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Choosing the right NZ business structure
Compare sole trader, partnership and company structures before choosing how to run your business.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Business names, company names, and NZBNs
Use the Companies Register and NZBN guidance to check company names and business identification.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
GST, records, and tax basics
Check when GST registration is required and what income and expense records Inland Revenue expects.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Food registration for caterers and eateries
Find the Food Act registration path for your catering, food service or retail activity.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Employment basics before hiring staff
Understand written agreements, minimum employment rights and record-keeping before hiring.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Consumer law for sellers and service providers
Check the consumer-law duties that apply to product descriptions, services, deliveries and complaints.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Health and safety for small businesses
Use WorkSafe's small-business guidance to identify, assess and manage workers' health risks.
Reviewed 14 October 2026
Customer data and privacy
Understand what customers can expect when a business collects and holds their personal information.
Reviewed 14 October 2026