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Category: New Zealand Law
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VerifiedDo you have a case worker assigned for your application? Contacting them may be the first step, as they would be aware of your husbands application. What is the issue causing the need for the special direction?
Delegated officials from the Department have the power to grant the special direction
Chris The Lawyer, Lawyer
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