Has anyone returned to NZ after an absence of a couple of years to apply for New Zealand super? What were the experiences with WINZ re, requirement to be "ordinarily resident in NZ?

http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/individua...rannuation.html

This page should answer all your questions----here is an extract from the site---from what i gather you may get less if you dont fit the criteria

good luck

Bucko

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You may be able to get New Zealand Superannuation if you:

are aged 65 or over

are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

normally live in New Zealand at the time you apply.

You must also have lived in New Zealand for at least 10 years since you turned 20. Five of those years must be since you turned 50.

Time spent overseas in certain countries and for certain reasons may be counted for New Zealand Superannuation.

good luck with WINZ

good luck in being allocated someone within the department that is pro-active and informed.