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 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:

• Client or partner remains in New Zealand
• Ending payment for client 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