WINZ

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11158863

18 Nov 2013
"Work and Income New Zealand has apologised to a woman with a debilitating medical condition for placing her on a benefit requiring her to find work.

Carolyn Gane was denied a supported living payment, previously known as an invalid's benefit, despite having her GP's recommendation and was instead placed on jobseeker support, previously known as the sickness benefit."


http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11162371

25 Nov 2013
"Imagine having just $8 to feed your family for a week after all the bills are paid - for one single mother that's the reality of being on a benefit after she was made redundant three years ago."


http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11231804
Bennett accused of 'cheap publicity stunt' over beneficiary trips
4 Apr 2013
"Beneficiary advocates say Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is unfairly trying to paint beneficiaries as extravagant after she disclosed how many had benefits suspended for unapproved trips abroad."