Other assistance

Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand

Veterans' Affairs New Zealand exists to meet government's obligation to veterans through the provision of policy advice to the Government and service delivery to the veteran.

For more information contact 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 VETERAN) or from overseas (64) 4 495 2070 (phone charges will apply for international calls) or email veterans@xtra.co.nz or visit www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz

Rates Rebate Scheme

During the 2008/09 rating year, the Rates Rebate Scheme will provide a rebate of up to $530 for low income earners who pay rates on their own home, and in which they lived at the beginning of the rating year, 1 July 2008.

Contact your local council for applications and more information about rebates.
You can also get information from the Department of Internal Affairs' Rates Rebate Scheme website. You can also emailing info@ratesrebates.govt.nz or call 04 460 2288.

NZ Transport Agency

Older Driver Relicencing provides subsidies towards the cost of:

• an older driver licence application renewal fee and
• any on-road driving test.

Safe with Age is a road safety awareness and road rules refresher course for people over the age of 55.

These free courses are run by local groups, such as Age Concern and coordinated by the New Zealand Transport Agency.

People who complete a Safe with Age course are offered a subsidy for a practical coaching and assessment drive with a 'Safe with Age' approved driving instructor.

For more information contact 0800 822 442 or visit www.nzta.govt.nz

The Office for Senior Citizens

The Office for Senior Citizens provides policy advice to the Minister for Senior Citizens and government agencies on issues affecting older people. The role of the Office is to:

• lead, monitor and promote the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy
• promote the rights and interests of older people
• support the Minister for Senior Citizens.

Phone 04 916 3758 or visit www.osc.govt.nz