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State Redress New Zealand

This website is for survivors of abuse and neglect in State care who are seeking redress from a relevant government agency. Here you can find out about the government’s work to improve the redress system.

About this website

Welcome to the New Zealand Government’s website about State redress improvements in response to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry

About Redress Improvements

The government will deliver improvements to the redress system for survivors of abuse and neglect in State care over the next three years

Make a new claim

Survivors of historical abuse and neglect in State care can make a claim with a relevant government agency

Register for a top-up payment

Register for a top-up if you have already received a redress payment

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