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Permanent absence

If a client is leaving New Zealand permanently, the Sole Parent Support must be cancelled from the day after departure.

If the client is moving to a country that has a reciprocal agreement with New Zealand they may qualify for a benefit or pension in that country.

Moving to Australia

If the client is moving to Australia it is important that they are aware that they may not be able to receive a benefit until they have resided in Australia for two years after being granted permanent residence status.

For more information

contact International Services

Also see:

The contact details for International Services are:

From New Zealand 0800 777 227 (free calling within New Zealand only)

From Australia 1800 150 479

From other countries +64 4 978 1180

Email international_services@msd.govt.nz

Postal

International Services
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 27178
Wellington 6141
New Zealand

Fax 04 918 0159

Note when calling from overseas replace the '+' with the international direct dial prefix for the country you are in.