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Practice your appointment.
Sit down with a practice case manager before the real thing. Pick your situation, choose what you would say, and see what works and why.
Case manager
Rules checked 9 October 2026 against the Social Security Act 2018 (version as at 4 September 2026), Work and Income policy, and the other sources named. Rules change, so check before relying on them. Practice tool only, not legal advice, and not affiliated with Work and Income or the Ministry of Social Development. Need a checklist for the real visit? Work and Income appointment checklist.