Payment when client or partner absent from New Zealand

There are some situations where the benefit payments will be affected when the client is absent from New Zealand. The action required by the Ministry of Social Development will depend on the reason the client is absent from New Zealand and whether they are continuing to be paid a benefit.

Whether a partner of an Emergency Benefit client can be absent from New Zealand and continue getting their benefit payments depends on their work or work preparation obligations.

For more information see:

• Partner with work or work preparation obligations

Also see:

• Approved travel reasons
• Client or partner remains in New Zealand
• Ending payment for partner who can travel for any reason
• Ending payment for client who needs an approved reason for travel
• Client left New Zealand and reason for travel changes (within 28 day maximum)
• Client not returned due to an unforeseeable event (within 28 day maximum)
• Child absent