In 2004 the New Zealand Labour government introduced the Working for Families package as part of the 2004 budget. The package, which effectively commenced operating on 1 April 2005, had three primary aims: to make work pay; to ensure income adequacy; and to support people "into work".
The main component resembles the United Kingdom Working tax credit.
Both the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development and Inland Revenue have involvement in jointly delivering the package.
Read more about Working For Families: Components of The Package, Assessment of Income, Withdrawal of Tax Credits, Impact and Level of Take-up, Opinions On The Package, Evaluations and Research
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