New Zealand Government Benefits & Entitlements 2026
A complete guide to New Zealand government payments, tax credits, and support programmes.
Main Payments & Tax Credits
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Up to $305 per week (varies by rent, area, income and assets)
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Up to 50 hours/week subsidised; rate depends on income
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Up to $520 per year
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Up to $372.55 per week (single with children, 2026 rate)
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Up to $260.72 per year government contribution
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From $984.28/fortnight (couple, each) to $1,294.74/fortnight (single)
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Up to $754.26 per week for 26 weeks
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$521.52 per week (2026 rate, income-tested)
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$450 per winter (single) or $700 per winter (couple / with children)
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Up to $4,041 per year per eligible child
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Up to $7,921 per year (income-tested)
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Up to $7,670 per year (2026–27 rate, income-tested)
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Tops up net family income to at least $36,604/year
Other Support & Grants
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Subsidised before/after-school and holiday programme care
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