Clause 4. Interpretation

4

Interpretation

(1)

In this programme, unless the context otherwise requires,-

Act means the Social Security Act 2018

applicant means a person applying for home help assistance

Canterbury earthquake means the earthquake that occurred on 4 September 2010 in Canterbury, and includes all of its aftershocks

cash assets, in relation to a person, means the assets of the person that can be readily converted into cash, and include-

(a)

shares, stocks, debentures, bonus bonds, and other bonds:

(b)

money to the credit of the person in any account or fixed or term deposit with a bank, building society credit union, or friendly society:

(c)

money invested with or lent to an bank, financial institution, or person:

(d)

the net equity in any building, land, or premises not used as the person's home:

(e)

shares in any building society:

(f)

bills of exchange and promissory notes:

(g)

a share or interest in any partnership;-

but do not include-

(h)

the value of the person's home or the land on which it is situated:

(i)

personal effects:

(j)

the motor vehicle principally used by the person for private use:

(k)

a caravan, boat, or other vehicle that-

(i)

has a net equity of less than $2,000; or

(ii)

is used by the person or a member of the person's family for day to day accommodation

(l)

any payment or item declared not to be cash assets by Part 1 of Schedule 8 of the Social Security Regulations 2018.

domestic emergency, in relation to an applicant, means a sudden and unexpected change in circumstances (for example, the loss of a spouse or partner) that creates a crisis situation for the applicant

domestic support means-

(a)

the provision of training in parenting skills; or

(b)

assistance with household tasks in a situation of stress arising from pressures on the family

family, in relation to an applicant, means a group of persons who live together in the same household as the applicant, being a group that comprises not less than 1 adult or more than 2 adults who care for 1 or more dependent children or other dependents who are part of the group, and the dependent children or other dependents who are part of the group

home help means the provision of domestic services or domestic support in a person's home by another person

home help assistance or assistance means the special assistance under this programme

home support means home help (by whatever name called) funded under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 for people needing it because of age, ill health, or infirmity

MSD has the same meaning as in Schedule 2 of the Act

(2)

Terms otherwise defined in Schedule 2 of the Act have the meanings so defined.