Eligibility for Publicly Funded Health and Disability Services

Who is a partner?

For the 2003 Eligibility Direction, a partner is:

where the couple is legally married or in a civil union, either member of the couple, as the case requires; OR
a “de-facto partner” within the meaning of the term in section 2C of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.

Acceptable proof of partnership includes:

a marriage or civil union certificate, OR
a Visa or Permit granted by Immigration New Zealand on the basis of the relationship, OR
a statutory declaration from both partners, detailing how they meet the definition of “de-facto partner” (including supporting documents relevant under s 2D of the Property (Relationships) Act).

The statutory declaration should provide evidence of a de-facto relationship.

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Page last updated: 29 January 2009