Payment when client 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 Work and Income will depend on the reason the client is absent from New Zealand and whether they are continuing to be paid a benefit.

For more information see:

• 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