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Protocol to the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
Common Name:
The Netherlands Agreement
Responsible Department:
Social Development
Administering Department:
Social Development
Treaty Summary:
The social security agreement with the Netherlands was signed in 1990.
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.
The protocol will make minor amendments to the social security agreement.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Progress
Negotiation Status:
It is expected that the protocol will be signed in 2024.
Organisation:
Is Signed By NZ:
No
Signature Date:
Ratified or Signed:
No
Requires Ratification:
Yes
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
Information about required Legislation:
Impacts on Maori:
The Protocol will amend the Social Security Agreement between New Zealand and the Netherlands. The Social Security Agreement between New Zealand and the Netherlands protects the social security rights of all New Zealanders, including Maori, who move between New Zealand and the Netherlands.
The Social Security Agreement assists New Zealanders who move to the Netherlands to apply for and receive New Zealand Superannuation and some benefits. The Social Security Agreement also enables people to use residence in New Zealand to help them qualify for a Netherlands pension or benefit. People who live in the Netherlands for a period and then return to New Zealand will be able to use periods of insurance under the Netherlands pension system to help them qualify for New Zealand Superannuation.
The Netherlands also provides New Zealanders, including Maori, with the same rights under Netherlands legislation covered by the Agreement as citizens of the Netherlands.
Impacts on Stakeholders:
Not applicable.
Link To Legislation:
Contact Information:
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