Do Nz Pensioners Get an Increase?

Jobseeker Support, Supported Living Payment, Sole Parent Support, NZ Super, Veteran's Pension and other main benefits will rise 3.1% in line with increases in the average wage. Supplementary assistance and Student Allowance will increase 1.15% in line with the Consumers Price Index.

Is the benefit going up in 2021?

On 1 July 2021

All main benefits will increase by $20 per adult per week.

What is the NZ pension increase for 2020?

On 1 April 2020, main benefit rates will increase by 3.09%, in line with changes to the average wage. Previously the annual adjustment was based on the Consumers Price Index (CPI).

Elena Rostova

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