At 1 April 1999 - Community Wage and Community Wage - Sickness
Below are the historical Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for Community Wage and Community Wage - Sickness at 1 April 1999. These are non-taxable, weekly rates.
Unemployment Benefit replaced Community Wage from 1 July 2001, and Sickness Benefit replaced Community Wage - Sickness from 1 July 2001.
Category | Entry threshold | Maximum rate | |||
Rent or board | Mortgage | Area 1 limit | Area 2 limit | Rest of NZ limit | |
Single, 18 - 19 years, at home granted before or after 1 July 1998, or away from home | $37 | $44 | $100 | $65 | $45 |
Single, 20+ years | $37 | $44 | $100 | $65 | $45 |
Married couple | $62 | $74 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Married couple, 1+ children | $77 | $93 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Sole parent, 1 child | $65 | $78 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Sole parent, 2+ children | $70 | $83 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Area definitions
Accommodation Supplement areas changed on 1 April 2005. For the definition of the areas that apply to this table see:
Most recent historical rates
For the most recent historical rates see:
