2017 NZSSAA 042 (24 July 2017) [pdf, 107 KB]
...requirement in s 70(1)(b) for the Ministry to deduct any overseas payments that fall within the criteria of that section is consistent with the purpose of the Act, which is to provide financial support to people, taking into account that they use the resources available to them before seeking financial support available under the Act.6 [22] We are satisfied that this benefit constitutes a benefit, pension or allowance providing for the same contingencies of disability and subsequent...