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British clients

British clients must meet the residence requirements for social housing

Note some British citizens who arrived in New Zealand before 1 January 1962 may be deemed to hold a residence class visa,

A British client who has resided continuously in New Zealand since they were granted a residence class visa (when they require one) and who are ordinarily resident qualify for social housing on residency grounds.

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A residence class visa means a:

A residence class visa allows people to live in New Zealand indefinitely. The visa also lets people work and study in New Zealand. There are different travel conditions based on the type of residence class visa.

Residence class visas are granted by Immigration New Zealand.

For the purpose of deciding if a person meets the residence criteria for financial assistance from MSD, people who ...