Requirement's not met

Thanks for your interest in the Confirmation of Payee Grant, according to the information you’ve provided, you’re ineligible to receive this grant.

We understand that this change to banking security measures may be causing distress so don’t forget that you can reach out to Rainbow Youth, OutLine NZ and Gender Minorities Aotearoa

A few other organisations who support name changes through grants:

- Kiwibank, offers financial support for legal name changes for their customers, please reach out to their customer service line 0800 113 355
- Westpac NZ, offers specialised care and may be able to help with the costs, request details 
- Naming NZ (part of Rainbow Youth), offers a grant is for youth in the Greater Wellington area
- AUT, offers financial support for legal name changes for students
- University of Auckland, offers financial support for legal name changes for students
 

This is not an exhaustive list and if you know of any other organisations who are financially supporting name changes, we'd love to add them to the list - email us.

 

We wish you all the best on your journey