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Reviews and appeals

If a client disagrees with any decision regarding their Danish pension being paid in New Zealand they will need to write to the Danish authorities.

For reviews in respect of Labour Market Supplementary Pension (ATP) the client will need to write to the ATP Appeal Board.

For the ATP Appeal Board contact details see:

For reviews of any other benefits and pensions from Denmark the client should write to The Danish Pensions Agency.

For The Danish Pensions Agency contact details see:

Reviews and appeals must be lodged with the Danish authorities within 4 weeks of the receipt of the decision.

International Services is responsible for any reviews and appeals in regard to:

  • the interpretation of the agreement with Denmark
  • the effect of Danish pensions on New Zealand benefits and pensions and
  • New Zealand benefits and pensions being paid in Denmark

The New Zealand review and appeal process applies to any other decisions regarding New Zealand benefits or pensions paid in New Zealand, such as charging income or change in relationship status.

For more information contact International Services.

For more information see:

Legislation

The contact details for International Services are:

From New Zealand 0800 777 227 (free calling within New Zealand only)

From Australia 1800 150 479

From other countries +64 4 978 1180

Email international_services@msd.govt.nz

Postal

International Services
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 27178
Wellington 6141
New Zealand

Fax 04 918 0159

Note when calling from overseas replace the '+' with the international direct dial prefix for the country you are in.