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Ministry of Social Development debt repayments
When a client has a Ministry of Social Development debt, this can be recovered by regular deductions from their current benefit.
Note Income Related Rent historical Housing New Zealand debt should be given equal priority to Ministry of Social Development debt.
For more information see:
- Current client debt Negotiating repayment of debt
Legislation
- MSD's duty to recover debts section 362 Social Security Act 2018
- MSD must determine rate and methods of debt recovery section 209 Social Security Regulations 2018
