[2019] NZSAAA 1 (4 February 2019) [pdf, 417 KB]
...so. [16] It should be emphasised that, contrary to what seems to be the assumption of the appellant’s agent in this case, the income testing regime and reg 8 do not impose any obligation on any parent to actually assist their child if it is judged that in terms of the income guidelines they can afford to do so. If they decline to submit their income details when requested or if they refuse to help out when it is concluded that they can afford to do so, the consequence is simply tha...