[2020] NZSSAA 1 (7 January 2020) [pdf, 75 KB]
...November 2018 was the earliest date possible, because that was the date XXXX first applied for a benefit. [2] The Authority received an application for a review of decision, not a notice of appeal as should be lodged with this Authority. The form was an internal Ministry of Social Development (Ministry) form that initiates a review of an original decision. However, it contained much of the information required in a notice of appeal. It was late, but the Ministry of Social Develo...