Families

Children and Early Education

1. 20 hours free
   • Find out how to get up to 20 hours a week free early childhood education for 3 and 4 year olds.
   • http://www.minedu.govt.nz/Parents/EarlyYears/HowECEWorks/20HoursECE.aspx
   • Source: Ministry of Education (NZ Govt)
2. Childcare and education
   • Get advice and information on babysitting, leaving children with other people and early childhood education.
   • http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/my-family/raising-children/childcare-and-education.html
   • Source: Ministry of Social Development (NZ Govt)
3. Childcare rebates
   • How to claim money back for childcare expenses.
   • http://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax-individual/end-year/dch-rebates/
   • Source: Inland Revenue Department (NZ Govt)
4. Choosing early childhood education
   • A guide to choosing early childhood education.
   • http://www.minedu.govt.nz/Parents/EarlyYears/OtherInformationAndResources/Choices.aspx
   • Source: Ministry of Education (NZ Govt)
5. Education Review Office reports
   • Get a report on the quality of an early childhood education centre.
   • http://www.ero.govt.nz/Early-Childhood-School-Reports
   • Source: Education Review Office (NZ Govt)

Child Health

1. Active children
   • Ideas for getting children of all ages active.
   • http://www.sportnz.org.nz/en-nz/young-people/
   • Source: Sport New Zealand (NZ Govt)
2. Child safe products
   • How to choose products that are safe for your child.
   • http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/for-consumers/goods/product-safety
   • Source: Ministry of Consumer Affairs (NZ Govt)
3. Healthline including Well Child advice - 0800 611 116
   • Phone for advice on your child's health 24 hours a day.
   • http://www.health.govt.nz/yourhealth-topics/health-care-services/healthline
   • Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
4. Meningococcal disease and immunisation
   • Find out about meningococcal disease, how to protect your child and about the vaccine used.
   • http://www.health.govt.nz/yourhealth-topics/diseases-and-illnesses/meningococcal-disease
   • Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
5. Keeping kids safe
   • Advice on how to keep kids safe and what to do if you think a child is being abused.
   • http://www.cyf.govt.nz/keeping-kids-safe/index.html
   • Source: Child, Youth and Family (NZ Govt)

Becoming a parent

1. Pregnancy
   • Get information on being pregnant, labour and birth and on how to choose the professional who will co-ordinate care for your birth.
   • http://www.health.govt.nz/yourhealth-topics/maternity/pregnancy?icn=yh-maternity&ici=heading
   • Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
2. Pregnancy and eating healthy
   • All about healthy eating during pregnancy with information on serving sizes, foods, folic acid, cravings … and more.
   • https://www.healthed.govt.nz/health-topic/pregnancy
   • Source: Ministry of Health (NZ Govt)
3. Pregnancy and alcohol
   • Find out about the effect of alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
   • http://www.alac.org.nz/Pregnancy.aspx
   • Source: Health Promotion Agency (NZ Govt)
4. Birth Certificates
   • Register a birth and get a birth certificate.
   • http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Births-Deaths-and-Marriages-Births?OpenDocument
   • Source: Department of Internal Affairs (NZ Govt)
5. Parental leave
   • All about parental leave for employees, employers and the self-employed.
   • http://www.dol.govt.nz/er/holidaysandleave/parentalleave/index.asp
   • Source: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (NZ Govt)