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90% Find New Zealand's Traffic Light System Helpful

3/3/2026

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  • The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) in New Zealand released an evaluation on the traffic light system.
  • The evaluation shows 90% of surveyed clients found it helpful.
  • Nearly 99% of surveyed clients are fulfilling their obligations.
  • The system was introduced in August 2024 to incentivize employment.
  • Upston said the government aims to cut Jobseeker Support by 50,000 by 2030 and will continue supporting jobseekers.