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Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement to amend the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Government of New Zealand
Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Social Development
Administering Department:
Social Development
Treaty Summary:
The social security agreement with the Netherlands was signed in 1990.
The Netherlands wishes to make amendments to the agreement to bring it into conformity with Netherlands legislation concerning non-exportability of benefits under the Netherlands Supplementary Benefits Act 1986.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Progress
Negotiation Status:
New Zealand is awaiting the final diplomatic note from the Netherlands Government to bring the Exchange of Notes (EON) into force. In August 2012 it was agreed that progress would continue on the EON at the same time as work on a separate protocol to the Agreement. It is anticipated that the EON will be brought into force, via a diplomatic note, at the same time as the protocol in 2024.
Organisation:
Is Signed By NZ:
Yes
Signature Date:
18/07/2007
Ratified or Signed:
No
Requires Ratification:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
Information about required Legislation:
Impacts on Maori:
The Exchange of Notes 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:
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