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New Zealand
Total population (m.):  4.3
GDP per capita (USD):  30439
 

2011

The government lowers his financial obligation to KiwiSaver plans
Reform proposals of the retirement income system
 

2010

Adjustment of the New Zealand Superannuation proposed
 

2009

Government payments to the Superannuation Fund suspended
KiwiSaver: elimination of mortgage diversion for new applicants
 

2007

Better access to employment support
Voluntary work-based savings scheme to be launched
 

2006

New hardship assistance benefit
Adjustment to rates regarding cost of treatment
 

2005

Planned introduction of a voluntary work-based savings scheme
Amendment to long-term residential care
Work-focussed service reform
Superannuation changes approved
Injury provisions made fairer and simpler
 

2004

New strategy for people receiving Sickness and Invalid's benefits introduced
A new retirement savings scheme for the state sector
Measures taken to help more New Zealanders into work
Changes to the Domestic Purposes Benefit and Widows Benefit
 

2003

Increase in income thresholds for family assistance
 

2000

ACC reinstated as the sole provider of workplace accident insurance
 

1999

New Ministry of Social Policy
ACC programme no longer insures work-related accidents
Age limit for work removed
 

1998

New Community Wage to replace unemployment benefit
Amalgamation of employment services and income support
Free health care for children under age 6
Youth income support project
Benefit pay days changed
Income test changed to encourage part-time employment
 

1997

Information technology contracted out
Extension of work testing
Changes to sanctions and penalties
Increases in family support
Customised service
 

1996

Proposal to alter benefit pay-days
Administration of special benefit improved

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