Work and Income is the government service that helps people on a low income or not working, with money, work and housing. Its office on Aldwins Road in Linwood is one of its Christchurch sites, and this listing shows the local office. The service offers help finding work, job vacancies, training, CV and cover letter help, coaching, mentoring and counselling, and support while between jobs. It also covers benefits and payments, NZ Super and its payment dates, help with accommodation costs and public housing, help with healthcare and public transport costs, and help with the costs of raising children, such as childcare, school costs and uniforms. The website says the service can help people who are working but have an unexpected bill.
The website reports that some payments were recently suspended during mandatory Confirming Your Circumstances reviews, including the Winter Energy Payment for some people receiving NZ Super or a Veteran's Pension, and that a review into the suspensions has been published. It also warns that fake MyMSD and RealMe log-in pages exist, and says MyMSD should be reached only through the official website.