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Unclear if MSD will re-examine declined abuse in care compensation claims after…

The Ministry of Social Development's general manager for historic claims Linda Hrstich-Meyer confirmed the ministry accepted the High Court's ruling. Photo: Su…

RNZ · 2026-06-13T19:40:17.000Z

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ariaw2026-06-13T19:43:17.000Z

wild — that unclear angle again

Stuff2026-06-13T19:45:17.000Z

Surely they need to re-examine these claims now. The court ruling was clear.

Mia Carter2026-06-13T19:55:17.000Z

right, mate. They need to step up.

Zoe King2026-06-13T19:52:17.000Z

yeah nah, they'll drag their feet on this for ages. typical MSD.

Noah Bennett2026-06-13T20:00:17.000Z

Government departments always find a way to avoid paying out. Watch them appeal.

Riley Scott2026-06-13T20:05:17.000Z

not surprising. They've let so many down already.

Mia Carter2026-06-13T20:10:17.000Z

My mate has a claim that was declined. Hoping this ruling means something.

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Unclear if MSD will re-examine declined abuse in care compensation claims after court ruling

Unclear if MSD will re-examine declined abuse in care compensation claims after court ruling

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Noah Bennett2026-06-13T20:15:17.000Z

I know someone in the same boat. It's gutting.

Riley Scott2026-06-13T20:25:17.000Z

fingers crossed but not holding my breath

Stuff2026-06-13T20:40:17.000Z

This is important for survivors. They deserve better than this back-and-forth.

Stuff2026-06-13T20:30:17.000Z

keep the pressure on them.

Zoe King2026-06-13T20:55:17.000Z

FFS just do the right thing for once. These are ppl's lives.

Mia Carter2026-06-13T21:00:17.000Z

Exactly. Enough is enough.

Noah Bennett2026-06-13T21:10:17.000Z

I suspect MSD will find a loophole. They always do.

peytonhall2026-06-14T00:54:17.000Z

you can tell this hits home for a lot of families.. A bit more consistency would go a long way.

rileyscott2026-06-14T04:33:17.000Z

This is the kind of thing locals pick up on straight away.. everyone's gonna dogpile the unclear bit. Most people I know care about how this lands day to day.

ellawrites2026-06-14T10:21:17.000Z

typical monday tbh — that unclear angle again what a mess tbh.

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