Explanatory Note

This note is not part of the programme, but is intended to explain its general effect.

This programme replaces the Special Transfer Allowance Programme approved in 1996. It continues the eligibility for the special transfer allowance of people who were receiving it under that programme and are not residing in rental premises owned or managed by Housing New Zealand. It also confers new eligibility for a special transfer allowance on certain people who lost eligibility for tenure protection allowance by reason only that Housing New Zealand sold the premises they were renting to private landlords. The programme commences on 17 November 2000.