Key stats for 2024/25
Almost every New Zealander, at some point in their lives, will receive support from MSD
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At the end of June 2025:
- 1,432,300 New Zealanders were receiving income support, including:
- 941,500 receiving New Zealand Superannuation
- 406,100 receiving a main benefit
In 2024/25:
- 80,800 people exited a main benefit into work
- MSD answered 4,403,300 calls
- MSD processed 271,500 Student Loan and Student Allowance applications
- MSD funded community support services accessed by 94,639 people
- MSD funded disability support services accessed by 55,982 people
As at 30 June 2025:
- 216,000 people were receiving Jobseeker Support
- 501 households were in emergency housing.
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