[2018] NZSSAA 16 (26 March 2018) [pdf, 93 KB]
...Wellington, on 12 March 2018 Appearances The Appellant in person Mr R Signal for the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Preliminary [1] This case concerns the situation where a grandparent is the day-to-day caregiver for her grandchildren. The appellant’s concern is that she needs a greater level of financial assistance to provide the care that the children require. Her concerns have been further heightened by the differing level of as...