[2015] NZSSAA 004, 13 February [pdf, 105 KB]
...relationship in the nature of marriage in certain periods as that issue has previously been determined by the District Court. Background [3] The appellant applied for and was granted Domestic Purposes Benefit, Accommodation Supplement and Disability Allowance from 28 September 2003. She was paid Special Benefit from 23 August 2004. She was paid Domestic Purposes Benefit on the basis that she was caring for dependent children and had lost the support of her spouse or partner....