Struggling with lease agreements? Not sure about your flatting rights? Can't work out what financial support you're entitled to? Moving out doesn’t have to be complicated.
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Noise: Water dripping steadily.
Caleb to Katie: I just don't want to fail the assignment, that's all.
On camera: Caleb stares at a large yellow bucket on a table which is catching a steady stream of water from above.
Katie to Caleb: Well, this is it...
On camera: Katie's forced smile begins to fade.
Caleb to Katie: Whoa, that’s a leak.
On camera: Water dripping from the bucket seeps off the wooden table into a stainless steel pot which sits on the carpet.
Katie to Caleb: Oh, yeah. We had to put a bucket under the leak, and then the bucket got a leak, so then we had to put another pot under that.
On camera: Caleb's brow furrows as he stares at the pot which has drips splashing into it.
Caleb to Katie: Should we just go and see your room, then?
Katie to Caleb: This is my room.
On camera: Clutching textbooks to her chest, Katie looks hopefully at Caleb, whose eyes widen.
Caleb to Katie: Oh. Cool, cool.
Katie turns to the camera: Just wait until he sees the bathroom.
Energetic pop music.
Text on screen: Know your rights in a flatting fiasco? Level up on MOVING OUT OF HOME.
On screen: The yellow title card floats up and off the screen, revealing the logo of the School Leavers’ Toolkit in the middle of the screen with a link to their website.
Text on screen: School Leavers' Toolkit logo and school-leavers-toolkit.education.govt.nz
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Planning to move out
Feel confident you know your rights and are prepared when you leave home.
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Flatting rights and responsibilities
Know what's expected of you and who to contact if something goes wrong.
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Tenancy agreements
Make sure your rent, the address and other important details are included before you sign.
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Financial support after school
Student loans, support to find work, money towards living expenses; the help is out there.
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Where can I live after I finish school?
What to expect when you decide it's time to find your own place.
All the topics
Take yourself through the different sections to prepare for a life of learning, meaningful work and wellbeing.
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Tertiary educationMātauranga matua
Know what your study and training options are after school.
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Getting a jobTe whiwhi mahi
Discover what your skills are and what is expected in the workplace.
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Government and votingTe kāwanatanga me te pōti
Civics and politics newbie? Learn the basics on getting (more) involved.
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Money and taxMoni me te tāke
Be great with a budget, pay your tax and grow your money starting today.
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Taking care of myself and othersTe tiaki i ahau anō me ētahi atu
Discrimination, sexual health, and other topics affecting your daily life.