It's been a tough time for temporary visa holders, the Union Network of Migrants says. It has now been confirmed that the emergency benefit will be paid at the same rate as jobseeker support. But temporary visa holders will not be able to get any extra support or payments, such as the accommodation supplement or hardship assistance, like food grants. Union Network of Migrants president Mandeep Bela said it had been a tough time for many. Applications for the emergency benefit for temporary visa holders open on December 1 and the benefit will be paid until the end of February.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 22, 2020 04:41 UTC