New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) is paid fortnightly on a Tuesday. How much you get depends on your situation and what tax code you use.
Payment rates may be different if:
If you get an overseas pension , this could affect your NZ Super payments. Talk to us about how this could affect your payments.
If you or your partner get other income as well as NZ Super, it may change the tax code you use. This means you could get less for your NZ Super payments, it depends what tax code you're on.
NZ Super is a taxable payment. The amount of tax you pay depends on the tax code you use.
If you only get NZ Super, your tax code will probably be 'M'. If you get other income as well, it may be a different tax code.
If you need help working out what tax code you should use, go to Tax codes for individuals on the Inland Revenue website.
If you've changed your tax code, you need to let us know. You can do this by filling out our 'Change tax code' form online.
How much you get depends on your living situation and what tax code you use. Payments are fortnightly.
Live alone or with a dependent child
Live with someone who's either:
How much you get depends on who meets the criteria for NZ Super and what tax code you use. Payments are fortnightly.
Both you and your partner meet the criteria for NZ Super