(a)is in hardship; and
(b)is not entitled or eligible to receive any other main benefit under this Act or New Zealand superannuation or a veteran’s pension; and
(c)is unable to earn enough income to support P and P’s spouse or partner (if any) and dependent children (if any).
(2)P is eligible under this subsection if P meets the requirements in section 20(a), (b), and (c).
(3)P is eligible under this subsection, during the period between the end of one academic year and the start of the next, if P is a full-time student and meets the requirements in section 20(c) and (d).
(4)P is eligible under this subsection, during the period between the end of one academic year and the start of the next, if P is a full-time student who is aged 16 or 17 years and MSD is satisfied that—
(a)P has a parental support gap (as defined in section 52(1)(a), (b), or (c), but not as defined in section 52(1)(d)); or
(b)P is in a relationship.
Compare: 1964 No 136 s 88C
26Jobseeker support: ineligibility
A person (P) is not entitled to, or eligible to be granted, jobseeker support if—
(a)P is a full-time student (unless P is eligible under section 25); or
(b)P is unemployed because of P’s participation, or participation by fellow members of the same union at the same place of employment, in a strike; or
(c)MSD reasonably believes that P became unemployed or took leave with or without pay from P’s employment for the purpose of undertaking employment-related training.
Compare: 1964 No 136 s 88D
27Jobseeker support: on ground of health condition, injury, or disability: application must include certificate
(1)An applicant (A) for jobseeker support on the ground of health condition, injury, or disability must include in the application a certificate that complies with this section.
(2)The certificate must be given by a prescribed health practitioner.
(3)The certificate must—
(a)certify that A’s capacity for work is affected by health condition, injury, or disability; and
