nov 14, 1973 - Domestic Purposes Benefit Act - passed
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 The DPB was introduced in 1973 with the aim of helping women with a dependent child or children who had lost the support of a husband, or were inadequately supported by him. 
Source: https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/9397456/DPB-marks-40-years-of-family-support 
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