New Zealand

The Agreement on Social Security between Canada and New Zealand was signed on April 9, 1996 in Ottawa, Canada. The Agreement came into force on May 1, 1997.

Infosheet

See our infosheet on Qualifying for Canadian and New Zealand benefits. (A printable version is also available on our International Benefits publications page.)

Legal text of the Agreement

Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Canada and the Government of New Zealand

Links to New Zealand's Web sites

• The Ministry of Social Development 
• Office of the Retirement Commissioner 

General Overview

A general overview of New Zealand's social security is available.
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