Winter Energy Payment : Contents
Effect on Winter Energy Payment when a single client is absent from New Zealand
The table below shows the effect on payment of Winter Energy Payment when a single client is absent from New Zealand.
Client leaves country | Effect on Winter Energy Payment |
Client getting a qualifying benefit | |
Client leaves New Zealand. Their qualifying benefit does not continue as they do not have an approved travel reason. | They are not eligible for Winter Energy Payment as they are not getting a qualifying benefit. |
Client leaves New Zealand. Their qualifying benefit continues for 5 days for an approved travel reason. | Winter Energy Payment can be paid while their qualifying benefit continues being paid. |
Client leaves New Zealand. Their qualifying benefit continues for 5 days for an approved travel reason, but then stops as they are away from New Zealand for more than 5 days. | Winter Energy Payment can be paid while their qualifying benefit continues being paid. After the first 5 days their qualifying benefit stops, and they cannot keep getting the Winter Energy Payment as they are not being paid a qualifying benefit. |
Client getting New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension | |
Single New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension client leaves New Zealand. | They will keep getting Winter Energy Payment at the full single rate for the first 28 days. |
