Exercise of Powers under s 203 of the Social Security Act 2018
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From: Joshua Pietras
Dear Ministry of Social Development,
Since 28 November 2018, how many times has MSD:
(a) issued a warning under s 203 of the Social Security Act 2018 to refuse, vary or cancel a person's benefit for not pursuing a tenable claim under the Family Protection Act 1955;
(b) exercised its powers under s 203(2) of the Social Security Act 2018 to refuse, vary, or cancel a person's benefit for not pursuing a tenable claim under the Family Protection Act 1955.
Yours faithfully,
Joshua Pietras
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
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Tēnā koe Joshua Pietras,
Thank you for your email received 20 January 2026, under the Official Information Act 1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at National Office to respond.
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Ministry of Social Development
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From: Joshua Pietras
Dear OIA_Requests (MSD),
Thank you for your email.
I do not require the names and contact details of any MSD staff.
However, as a supplementary question to my previous OIA request, I would also like to know whether MSD provides any financial assistance to beneficiaries so that you can pursue their claim under the Family Protection Act 1955.
Yours sincerely,
Joshua Pietras
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
IN-CONFIDENCE
Tçnâ koe Joshua Pietras,
Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request.
Nâ mâtou noa, nâ
Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
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