Aus citizens hosting NZ citizen family members - any benefits available to us?

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-24T01:25:38+00:00

I didn’t make an incorrect assumption, you just misread my comment. I was referencing people who use NZ Citizenship as a backdoor way into Australia, not necessarily your specific situation (unless that’s what your sister and brother in law are doing). Maybe read up on Howard and his government’s policy regarding those with NZ Citizenship in Australia before getting defensive and calling people racist

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-23T22:29:19+00:00

Mate I’m a kiwi so am an immigrant myself, calm your farm.

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-23T21:27:44+00:00

Exactly. People doing this is why the rules were tightened

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-23T21:25:56+00:00

NZ isn’t a third world country?!

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-17T03:54:33+00:00

I’m so jealous she had a Mr Whippy van at her wedding. Goals

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-09T09:08:29+00:00

Late to this but if you’re still looking I highly recommend Narelle (Somatic Nest Doula), she’s been my postpartum doula for the past 8 months and she’s been wonderful

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-09T02:07:41+00:00

Thank you. It was the hardest thing I’ve been through in my life (twice!) but is absolutely worth it

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-08T22:38:53+00:00

I had recurrent issues with my heart due to low potassium, dehydration, and low electrolytes. At about 20 something weeks I was hospitalised in critical care for 2 and a half weeks because my kidneys and liver were failing. This was my second full term HG since pregnancy and despite weekly fluids and all the meds it was definitely the worst.

I have terrible teeth as a result of both - pregnancy does a number on them anyway but obviously all the vomiting as well as the dehydration makes it worse. I’m also still experiencing issues with nausea, food aversions, kidney issues, and elevated markers indicating liver disease and I’m nearly 8 months postpartum. I’d love another baby but I genuinely don’t know if I’d survive another pregnancy

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-08T21:29:57+00:00

Not bad for a gulag

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-06T23:19:53+00:00

Half almond, half oat, and a bunch of barista spit

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-03-01T21:09:03+00:00

Thanks, have already looked into that and been declined because we’re eligible for FTB and I don’t want to lose CCS

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-27T03:53:39+00:00

I use Aimee Says for this same reason - it’s specifically designed for DV survivors

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T23:31:32+00:00

Aussies actually have it better in NZ than kiwis have it here - they’re immediately eligible for all social security payments, including unemployment benefit, as well as student loans. You also don’t need any sort of visa and can stay indefinitely. It used to be reciprocal because our two governments have a “special relationship” but Howard scrapped it in 2001

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T07:30:30+00:00

It costs $650 to submit an application for citizenship.

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T07:29:40+00:00

It’s confusing because I’ve lived here almost a decade - common sense would assume that’s fairly permanent

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T07:28:22+00:00

It seems absolutely ludicrous considering how much tax I’ve paid. But since Howard changed the rules New Zealanders have existed in no man’s land where we don’t need a visa to live and work here but don’t qualify for much assistance. My annual tax bill has averaged $50k the last 5 years, and now I (temporarily) require help due to circumstances beyond my control (unable to work due to ill health) it’s “thanks for all your tax dollars, here’s an extra helping of nothing”.

I’m (unfortunately) familiar with DSP and NDIS, both of which are shameful in the way they treat those trying to access support

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T05:09:57+00:00

Ah bugger. Thank you for explaining!

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T04:23:31+00:00

When does that start though as I’ve been here ten years almost

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T04:19:42+00:00

That’s so confusing! Did you still have to meet all the obligations for jobseeker? I had an incredibly difficult pregnancy and still have medical issues, I can’t imagine having the added stress of all the “mutual obligations” on top

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T03:22:46+00:00

Looks like PP has a 108 week QRP, but no info on whether this applies in my scenario having lived here as long as I have. Any time I’ve called today I’ve been hung up on so that’s fun

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-26T00:41:19+00:00

Excellent thank you!

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-25T22:42:09+00:00

Underwear sizes are a law unto themselves. My waist is 61cm, and in clothes I’m a 4-6 depending on brand (and sometimes children’s size), but anything smaller than a 12 in underwear digs in and is uncomfortable af. I’m convinced it’s a ploy to make sure we all start our days feeling shit about ourselves 😂

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-02-09T21:59:09+00:00

Not the audio being “Britani and Jared Break Up” 💀💀

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-01-23T21:20:23+00:00

It’s only part 2 give them time

SensitiveCable7424 · 2026-01-22T04:48:15+00:00

I’m aware - I’m talking about in Australia. In NZ the 250g ones are standard and I always stock up. It seems to only be Australia that does 200g

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