Beneficiaries who are travelling overseas
Rose Calix made this Official Information request to Ministry of Social Development
The request was refused by Ministry of Social Development.
From: Rose Calix
Dear Ministry of Social Development,
I would like to know the number of beneficiaries who have travelled overseas for a holiday during FY 2025/26, how many are currently overseas, and how many are expected to travel overseas for a holiday during the remaining months of 2026. Please also provide the average number of days they have been, are, or will be away. In addition, I would like the total amount of benefits paid to these beneficiaries while they were on holiday overseas.
Thanks,
Rose Calix
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
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Tēnā koe Rose Calix
Thank you for your email received 8 April 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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Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
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From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
IN-CONFIDENCE
Tçnâ koe Rose Calix,
Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request.
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Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau
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