At 1 April 2004 - Couples on different benefits
The historical Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for couples on different rates of benefit are listed separately for those with "no children" and those "with children".
Couples on different benefits with no children
Below are the historical Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for couples with no children receiving half-married rates of different benefits at 1 April 2004.
Benefit combinations | Entry threshold - no children | Maximum rate | ||||
Rent or board | Mortgage | Area 1 limit | Area 2 limit | Rest of NZ limit | ||
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension | Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998 | $83 | $99 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension | Invalids Benefit or non-beneficiary | $91 | $109 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension | Unemployment Benefit, Sickness Benefit | $82 | $99 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998 | Unemployment Benefit, Sickness Benefit | $69 | $83 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998 | Invalids Benefit or non-beneficiary | $78 | $93 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Domestic Purposes Benefit - care of sick or infirm | Unemployment Benefit, Sickness Benefit | $77 | $92 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Domestic Purposes Benefit - care of sick or infirm | Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998 | $78 | $93 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Domestic Purposes Benefit - care of sick or infirm | New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension | $91 | $109 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Domestic Purposes Benefit - care of sick or infirm | Invalids Benefit or non-beneficiary | $85 | $103 | $115 | $75 | $55 |
Couples on different benefits with children
Below are the historical Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for couples with children receiving half-married rates of different benefits at 1 April 2004.
Benefit combinations | Entry threshold - with children | Maximum rates | ||||
Rent or board | Mortgage | Area 1 limit | Area 2 limit | Rest of NZ limit | ||
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension | Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998 | $95 | $113 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension | Invalids Benefit or non-beneficiary | $102 | $123 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension | Unemployment Benefit, Sickness Benefit | $94 | $113 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998 | Unemployment Benefit, Sickness Benefit | $81 | $97 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998 | Invalids Benefit or non-beneficiary | $89 | $107 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Domestic Purposes Benefit - care of sick or infirm | Unemployment Benefit, Sickness Benefit or non-beneficiary | $89 | $106 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Domestic Purposes Benefit - care of sick or infirm | Sickness Benefit granted before 1 July 1998 | $89 | $107 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Domestic Purposes Benefit - care of sick or infirm | New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension | $102 | $123 | $150 | $100 | $75 |
Domestic Purposes Benefit - care of sick or infirm | Invalids Benefit or non-beneficiary | $97 | $117 | $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:
