NZ closer to improved Pacific pension portability
New Zealand’s Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni, says better access to Superannuation or the Veteran’s Pension for people in the realm countries has moved a step closer.
Parliament yesterday heard the first reading of amendments to the Social Assistance (Residency Qualification) bill.
Ms Sepuloni said the changes would allow people applying for New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau, to be able to use residency in any of those places to meet the requirement of five years residence over the age of 50.
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