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At 1 April 2004 - Unemployment Benefit and Sickness Benefit

Below are the historical Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for Unemployment Benefit and Sickness Benefit at 1 April 2004. These are non-taxable, weekly rates.

Category

Entry threshold

Maximum rate

Rent or board

Mortgage

Area 1 limit

Area 2 limit

Rest of NZ limit

Single, 18+ years, at home or away from home

$41

$49

$100

$65

$45

Married couple

$68

$82

$115

$75

$55

Married couple, 1+ children

$84

$101

$150

$100

$75

Sole parent, 1 child

$71

$85

$115

$75

$55

Sole parent, 2+ children

$76

$91

$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: