Example - New Zealand Superannuation paid at the grandparented non-qualified partner rate
Melissa and Sam get a New Zealand Superannuation couple grandparented non-qualified partner rate of $933.16 (at 1 April 2026).
Melissa gets a UK pension of NZD$166.26 (gross) per week.
New Zealand Superannuation married couple with a non-qualified partner included gross | $933.16 |
Less overseas pension (NZD $166.26) | $166.26 |
Combined amount of New Zealand Superannuation (gross) payable | $766.90 |
Amount payable to each partner before tax | $383.45 |
Note if both the client and partner get an overseas pension the total amount of both overseas pensions is deducted. This means both the client and partner share the deduction of the total amount of their overseas pensions.
