No, the Accommodation Supplement provided by Work and Income in New Zealand is an outright financial assistance grant, not a repayable loan. As long as you meet the ongoing income, rent, location, and cash asset criteria, the weekly funds received do not need to be paid back. However, recipients are legally required to immediately notify Work and Income of any changes in their circumstances—such as shifts in income, rent decreases, or moving to a new address—to prevent overpayments that would create a recoverable debt.
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