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Reviews and appeals

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

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

  • the effect of Maltese pensions on New Zealand benefits and pensions and
  • decisions made on New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension being paid in Malta
  • other decisions made in terms of the agreement with Malta affecting a client's New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension

For more information contact International Services.

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Reviews and appeals Part 7, subpart 2 Social Security Act 2018
  • Benefits review committees Schedule 7 Social Security Act 2018
  • Decision under specified social assistance enactments section 397 Social Security Act 2018
  • Appeal must be begun within 60 working days of notification or further allowed period section 400 Social Security Act 2018
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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.