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Social Security Agreements modify domestic legislation to allow up to 100% of the rate of New Zealand pensions and benefits to be paid into Agreement partner countries, and for applications for payments of New Zealand social security benefits to be made from Agreement partner countries.
Social Security Agreements also enable people from Agreement partner countries to count periods of residence or contribution in one country as periods of residence or contribution in the other, for the purposes of qualifying for social security benefits.
(i) Australia: Negotiations began in 2008 to update the 2003 Agreement. These negotiations are ongoing and progress is expected to be made in 2009.
(ii) Croatia: Second round of negotiations held October 2004; Negotiations are ongoing and progress is expected in 2008/2009.
(iii) Cyprus: Negotiations are ongoing.
(iv) Hungary: Second round of negotiations held October 2004; Negotiations are ongoing.
(v) Ireland: Existing Agreement (1993) renegotiated June 2004; final draft of new Agreement to be completed.
(vi) Italy: Agreement concluded. Awaiting ratification by the Italian Parliament.
(vii) Malta: Negotiations are ongoing.
(viii) The Netherlands: Amendments to the Netherlands Social Security Agreement have been concluded. New Zealand has completed its constitutional procedures for entry into force. The Amendments will enter into force when the Dutch constitutional procedures have been completed.
Lead agency:
Ministry of Social Development
Legislation required:
No.
Contact:
Steven Bailey
Team Manager
International Policy and Agreement
Ministry of Social Development
steven.bailey001@msd.govt.nz
Ph (04) 916 3892 Fax (04) 916 3909
