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Client with an exemption from their work obligations
A client cannot continue to receive their payment when they temporarily leave New Zealand if they have work obligations, unless they meet the criteria for approved travel. A client may have a full exemption from their work obligations.
Client with an exemption from work obligations
A client with an exemption from their work obligations cannot continue to receive their payment when they temporarily leave New Zealand (unless they meet the criteria for approved travel). Where they meet the criteria for approved travel they can continue to receive their payment for up to 28 days in any 52 week period if:
- the benefit would continue to be paid except for them having left New Zealand
- they have notified Work and Income of their intention to temporarily leave New Zealand
For more information see:
Legislation
- Obligation to notify absence from New Zealand section 114 Social Security Act 2018
- General rule: benefit not payable while beneficiary absent from New Zealand section 219 Social Security Act 2018
- Absences of up to 4 weeks in 52-week period regulation 145-147 Social Security Regulations 2018
- Absences of longer than 4 weeks in 52-week period regulation 148-152 Social Security Regulations 2018
