At 1 July 2018
Below are the Winter Energy Payment rates at 1 July 2018. This is a non-taxable rate, paid:
- weekly, if the qualifying benefit is a main benefit
- fortnightly, if the qualifying benefit is New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension
Category | Weekly rate | Fortnightly rate | Annual rate |
Single | $20.46 | $40.92 | $450 |
Married, civil union or de facto couple (with or without children) and sole parents | $31.82 | $63.64 | $700 |
Current rates
For the current rates see:
Winter Energy Payment started on 1 July 2018.
