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Since the start of 2023, there has been an increase in the number of people on working-age main benefits . At the end of September 2024, there were 391,224 working-age people in New Zealand receiving a main benefit . This was up 29,130 or 8.0 percent compared to September 2023.
Social Security (Rates of Benefits and Allowances) Order 2025
This order, which comes into force on 1 April 2025, increases a range of benefits , allowances, asset limits, superannuation entitlements, etc, that are payable on and after that date.
The Social Security Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament today expanding the welfare Traffic Light System that launched in August 2024. "This bill brings new tools to ensure beneficiaries stay on track with their obligations to find or prepare for work if they are able."
Social Security Amendment Act 2025
Version updated on 20 November 2025 to make an editorial change to section 19. This Act is the Social Security Amendment Act 2025. This Act comes into force on 26 May 2025. Subsection (1) is subject to subsections (3) and (4).
Overview The Bill amends the Social Security Act 2018 (the Act) and the Social Security Regulations 2018 (the Regulations) to ensure the welfare system is focused on enhancing and extending welfare settings to support people off benefit and into employment.
The Social Security Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament today expanding the welfare Traffic Light System that launched in August last year.
From 1 July 2025, Jobseeker Support clients must reapply for their benefit every 26-weeks (currently 52-weeks). This will require clients to engage with MSD more frequently, allowing for more...
PDF Social Security Amendment Bill
The Bill amends the Social Security Act 2018 (the Act) and the Social Security Regulations 2018 (the Regulations) to ensure the welfare system is focused on enhancing and extending welfare settings to support people off benefit and into employment.
From 1 July 2025, Jobseeker Support clients must reapply for their benefit every 26-weeks (currently 52-weeks). This will require clients to engage with MSD more frequently, allowing for more...
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Social Security Changes 2025: 10 Key Updates Include 2.5% COLA and. This note connects the source idea with the visuals in a simple, reader-friendly way.
2026 Social Security Changes: Tax and Benefit Strategies for High-Net. It works as a short bridge between the article summary and the gallery section.
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