NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension payments are adjusted each year to reflect increases in the cost of living and the average wage. From 1 April 2018, weekly rates will increase by:
- $9.96 gross or $8.21 after ‘M’ tax for a married couple (each)
- $12.94 gross or $10.67 after ‘M’ tax for a single person living alone
- $11.95 gross or $9.85 after ‘M’ tax for a single person sharing accommodation.
The first full payment at the new rate will be on 17 April.  

 

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