Clause 4. Interpretation

4

Interpretation

(1)

In this programme, unless the context otherwise requires,-

Act means the Social Security Act 2018

accommodation costs has the meaning in section 65AAA of the Act

allowance means a special transfer allowance under this programme

average regional rent means the appropriate average regional rent set out in the Schedule

commencement date means the date on which this programme comes into effect

former special transfer allowance programme means the special transfer programme approved under section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 on 6 September 1996 (the approval of which is revoked by clause 13)

HNZ housing means premises (whether owned by the Crown, Housing New Zealand Limited, or any other person) let by or on behalf of Housing New Zealand Limited for occupation by any other person as a place of residence

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

premises means any premises let to a person for occupation as a place of residence

qualifying person means a person who was a qualifying person (within the meaning of section 61FC of the Social Security Act 1964 (before its repeal by section 7 of the Housing Restructuring (Income-Related Rents) Amendment Act 2000) in respect of premises for which a tenure protection allowance was payable

recipient means a person granted an allowance under this programme

tenure protection allowance means the allowance provided for under section 61FC of the Social Security Act 1964 (before its repeal by section 7 of the Housing Restructuring (Income-Related Rents) Amendment Act 2000)

(2)

Expressions otherwise defined in sections 65AAA, 68, Schedule 2, and Part 7 of Schedule 4 of the Act and regulation 17 of the Social Security Regulations 2018 have the meanings so defined.