Government introduces new non-financial sanctions for benefit recipients
Monday 3 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated In this story Louise Upston, Ministry of Social Development
The Government is adding two new non-financial sanctions to its beneficiary traffic light scheme following select committee hearings. Job-seekers may be required to attend weekly five-hour training courses or perform three weekly job-search activities for a month. While Minister Louise Upston says these will help people return to work, critics have described the measures as punitive.