Paul Catton

What was the budget for North Vietnam, as opposed to South Vietnam. What was the budget for North Korea as opposed to South Korea. Budgets of an ability of military spending does not account for success in a a hostility arena.

Did you know, "Benjamin Nenthanyu", for at least 30 years (starting when he was just an Isreali MP),he espoused the same rhetoric that "Iran is close to building their own nuclear deterrent" by producing "the bomb". This has been promoted throughout the course of "Western Media" for controlled reporting. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025/6/18/the-history-of-netanyahus-rhetoric-on-irans-nuclear-ambitions. You may scoff and diminish against the "source" of the recorded rhetoric exposed. Persian / Iranian "History" does not start at the taking over of the "US Embassy" in Tehran.

US hegemony has no bounds.

Thailand is set to introduce stricter regulations for foreign nationals "seeking to obtain a Thai driver's licence" The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has proposed a draft regulation requiring all foreigners to pass a written test, irrespective of holding a valid international driving permit (IDP). Genuine tourists would presumably remain exempt when they roll up at the Car Rental kiosk with Home Country Licence and accompanying IDP per the Vienna Convention.

Dear @xylophone Thanks for your timely response, it is much appreciated within this discussion. Application time frame and then the ability of portability is the crux of the matter. Not having sufficient years in NZ to get the full increment of payment is not in dispute. I emigrated to NZ in 1983 to current day (42 years), although my status remains a UK Citizen with "NZ Permanent Residency", Opal emigrated from Thailand to NZ around 2004 and acquired Citizenship before we me, (21 Years). Upon application, at the age of respective eligibility, I would be granted a full pension but Opal would only receive approximately 55%. We all seem to agree that the payments are applied based pro rata, per months spent in NZ pending reaching ones age for eligibility. What appears to be ambiguous, is upon reaching the age of eligibility (65). Current policy "terms and conditions" being applied adversely could be contrary to legislation as posted by @KhunHeineken. All applications do need to be made physically in "NZ". Legislation doesn't appear to stipulate any tenure to meet policy of re-establishment as an "Ordinary Resident" for an eligible citizen to meet. Again, thanks for your current impart. Feel free to advise how your application to transport the NZ Super payments over to Thailand went seamlessly. Always kindest regards Paul & Opal

Apparently, "Applicants" may need to follow the directions as stipulated upon the "Generic Terms" published by the "Governmental Website", unless there is then a separated documented processes by contacting the "International Team". I have not called them, have you or the OP? It is more than evident within this forum, the established portability of "NZ Superannuation" is extended in entirety to Thailand Based accounts. Again the generic terminology posted for use of residence purpose may or not be be conflated against the universal eligibility of "NZ Citizenship". Fascinating discussion of the dilemna facing the OP and perhaps "myself" and many others by an ever evolving revolving rules and regulations trying to be enforced. Would be good if @gomangosteen, @xylophone, @Patong2 could give further advice regarding formalities regarding their transportation of NZ Super and.

Personally, reckon "Benjamin" has now possibly bitten off more than he can chew. The fracas "is all religion based" and tolerances are being discarded. "Zealots" of any and all religions, need to be curtailed and have the general populace dictate conservative norms.

Eradicating Iran with either, any "singular" or a any "Nuclear Bombardment' would have more than significance adverse reactions than being isolated to Iran itself.

You appear to be narrow minded, and without any empathy. I take Offence "That you call me a "Terrorist", for reporting contravening dialogue that you weren't not perhaps unaccustomed to. Leads me to you are a piece of "Sh*te" and perhaps a bully, Apologize in advance, if you turn out to be a nice, loved guy.. Journalism is supposed to a balanced reporting from all parties involved, "Al Jazeera" does that.

Head in sand with you. Trying watching "Al Jazeera", as the leading "non-censored" source of news being broadcast out of this region. Albeit, it is Qatari based, but a "Worldwide News Site" and perhaps with real credibility than the "BBC, CNN, MSNBC" etc..

Current US hegemony has led to as much destruction as my own "British Imperialism" of past.

Realist, with no skin in the game, and not a fan of US hegemony.

Perhaps, Iran should focus direct attacks with a vast quantity of remaining ballistic missiles on "Israels Nuclear Facilities". That would be Tit -for Tat. It could overwhelm the Air Defense System, the Iron Dome, being Davids sling etc... However, they appear to be under self imposed restraint thus not widening Regional & Global escalation. Iran does not need a nuclear bomb. The bombs are currently in place, on home turf.

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Realistically, it should.

Any ideas or knowledge behind the activity of the "International Team" overseeing applicants from aboard?

Thanks for your input, Do we "know"anyone ever, who has contacted the International Team in NZ. I would get 100%, Opal only only about 50%, however being a permanent resident in NZ and not a citizen, I have to remain fully compliant

I have not called the the called the "International Services Team" as stipulated on the work and income website for applications from "Other Countries". Apparently neither has the OP by the following statement. It may well transpire that all the "Website Posted Generic Rules" need to be met for processing of the OP's entitlement. However, why advertise further, and possible "option" specifically designed for this situation and many others. If the "International Services Team" corroborate that the OP does needs to return to New Zealand to submit an application for his current "Superannuation" entitlement when he actually actually reaches 65 years of age. He would then "presumably" be following "NZ Governmental Legislation" regarding NZ Superannuation payments", (not just being just a" Work and Income" policy) and have to relocate back to NZ whilst this entitlement was processed, and then apply for " the portability to take his Superannuation Payments" to Thailand. All legislation passed in NZ can be found at the following site: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/ Getting back to the OP's questions . You will need to contact the "International Services Team" on the contact number or email for processing of the application for your "Superannuation" entitlement and follow their direction. Once your entitlement has been verified, either A, from overseas if able, or B having to relocate back to New Zealand to establish being an ordinary resident for application. If B, is the only mandated source for securing eligibility, the day you land establishes your NZ residence. How long would ii take for your application to be processed? A week?, maybe Two. Upon being granted and in receipt of your entitled "Superannuation Payment". Your personal dynamics may be forced to change your locality again back to Thailand . If you then advise "WINZ" , You should be successful in securing the full base rate for payment to any nominated bank account oversea, including Thailand.

Neither post are similar regarding any dynamic or circumstances. Follow all legislation, as determined by both ones own Home Country (NZ) and the Proposed Host Country . This "applicant"can initially apply from overseas, per instructions from the "NZ Work and Income" website. I am under the age of having to engage this service, and perhaps dubious for veracity and deployment. Will ensure all i's dotted and t's crossed before

Incorrect, All past "injustice proven" should not detract or provide ambiguity within this thread. The person "D" per the "OP" applied within the standard time-frame to access his entitled NZ Superannuation. Please stop comparing any and all "Australian entitlements" to any "NZ entitlements". Person D, had apparently applied, been interviewed, and thus rejected, not from actual dynamic but through the misandry policies being promoted. . Presumably, there will be a paper-chase and <deleted> storm to face, but for about my estimate of THB 300,000+, Like Sir Edmund Hillary, "I would knock the Bastard Off"

The thread title is "New Zealand Old Age Pension" Unless, it is a private scheme and could have completely have different dynamics. I will simplify for this for you, as now being to indulge. Pension is a "generic term", and has different meaning throughout different Countries. "Pension" in Europe, especially in France is a terminology for lodgings. We use the term of "Superannuates" as set in our NZ Legislation? I have previously advised the distinct difference between the two. The subject of the OP appeared would have appeared to have met criteria upon his application. Please do not cherry-pick, as it seems to be he was an ordinary resident by the following statement in the OP. Criteria was apparently met from the "context of the OP" for application, as follows. "He tells me that he was denied at an interview when he "applied", because he was moving abroad. His account of the interview was that it was extremely hostile, verging on the vitriolic, and he was very upset about it". Apparently he would had to have been Resident at the time of this Interview I will continue to use the term of "NZ Superannuation" as opposed to any (private "Pension" being denied) as is plainly evident. Again, perhaps lay off the Heineken, maybe enjoy Carlsberg, or perhaps Stella Artois. "D does not have to re-establish his residency criteria as it would have been established by the initial interview,

"Superannuation", comes with a universal payment along with a "Gold Card " for use against general "Tax Payer" funded services being heavily discounted universally for supposed contribution.

Criteria was apparently met from the "context of the OP" for application, as follows. "He tells me that he was denied at an interview when he "applied", because he was moving abroad. His account of the interview was that it was extremely hostile, verging on the vitriolic, and he was very upset about it". Thus, regardless of any future intention (which may or may not have unfolded) the NZ Superannuation payment should have been "granted at the time". It is then up to the "Recipient of the Payment" to inform "Work and Income" when their circumstances actually change, (i.e. passing through "Border Control" at Auckland Airport for example), which should not have ruled out the denial for any initial and all payments. "New Zealand Superannuation" is "Portable" to Thailand, as evinced by many Kiwi recipients receiving it there. It would appear, this "Friend of the OP", has a case for retrospective payments, erroneously denied by a "Civil Servant" who should have been following "NZ Legislation" not an emotion based upon any personal misandry. Break it down from the current rates. The "Friend of the OP" has lost around about 12 years of "Superannuation Payments" which I believe he was entitled to, and at today's "current" rates which is: Current Payment rate if you're single "How much you get depends on your living situation and what tax code you use. Payments are fortnightly. Your living situation Live alone $1,076.84 Approximately, there are an "estimated past 12 Years", of what should have been perhaps deemed eligible payments at the onset, that were erroneously "denied", Retrospectively, the "Friend of the OP", I believes he has "Subject to Claim" against "Work and Income NZ" following the initial "vitriolic decision" if all records are documented. 12 Years x 26 Fortnightly payments, multiplied by fluency of foreign exchange rates, being applied retrospectively by jurisdictional law , should equate to a retrospective minimum payment of around THB 332,000, present day,

In New Zealand, the term "pension" most commonly refers to New Zealand Superannuation, a universal, non-contributory, flat-rate pension for residents aged 65 and over upon application.. This pension is paid fortnightly and the amount you receive depends on your living situation.

All payments by the NZ Government towards the terminology of "Pension", are payments paid out as " NZ Superannuation", All elderly folk, (me, approaching fast) being post 65 years of age are entitled to the prescribed Superannuation Payment subject to their correct application, It is not means tested, thus available to all "Citizens / Permanent Residents" who meet criteria.