Twelve non-financial sanctions applied to beneficiaries in six months

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 3 Dec 2025, 6:28pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Green Party, Louise Upston, Ministry of Social Development

The Ministry of Social Development has applied 12 non-financial sanctions to beneficiaries over the last six months. This follows the government's decision to introduce non-financial options as an alternative to cutting benefits for non-compliance.

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1. StuffWed 3 Dec 2025, 5:27pm

   ‘About 12’ beneficiaries given non-financial sanctions in six months, MSD head confirms (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 3 Dec 2025, 6:28pm

   Ministry of Social Development says 12 non-financial sanctions applied to beneficiaries in six months (opens in new tab)