Do I need to return to New Zealand annually to claim my age pension?

I have lived in NZ all my life but am moving to Australia for my health. Do I have to return to New Zealand on an annual basis to be able to claim my pension?

#1 response from kelly at 04:48 on Mon, 9 January 2012

HI no you dont need to return to NZ. Australia and NZ have an agreement in place so you can clain here as well

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