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Holiday Allowance and Birthday Allowance : Contents

Absence from New Zealand

When the caregiver, or the child, is absent from New Zealand, the caregiver may still be paid the Birthday Allowance and/or Holiday Allowance for a child if:

  • they meet all the qualifications and
  • the absence from New Zealand is temporary 

See:

For more information see:

Qualifications
Permanent absence
Reciprocal Agreements
Payment

Legislation

  • Clothing allowance for orphans part 4(3) schedule 4, Social Security Act 2018
  • Clothing allowance for unsupported children part 5(3) schedule 4, Social Security Act 2018
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