Notice is given of the making of the following instrument by the Minister for Social Development and Employment.

A copy of the instrument is available for free at: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/about-msd/legislation/notice-of-change.html.

This instrument, which comes into force on 26 October 2021, amends the Seasonal Work Assistance Programme established and approved on 7 July 2002. This instrument amends the definition of seasonal work in the Interpretation clause to include viticulture, for the avoidance of doubt. This instrument also amends clause 6 to incorporate the revised definition of seasonal worker in the eligibility criteria.

The instrument is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2012 and is administered by the Ministry of Social Development.

Dated this 27th day of October 2021.

Hon CARMEL SEPULONI, Minister for Social Development and Employment.