What Can Work and Income help with?
Assistance available from Work and Income falls into three key areas: employment and training assistance, health and disability services and financial assistance.
What grants can I get from WINZ?
Special Needs Grants (Food Grants):
- $200 for a single person with no dependent children.
- $300 for a couple with no dependent children.
- $450 for a couple or a sole parent with 1 or 2 dependent children.
- $550 for a couple or a sole parent with 3 or more dependent children.
How much is WINZ benefit?
Jobseeker Support
| Category | Net weekly rate (after tax at “M”) | Special Benefit standard costs |
|---|---|---|
| Single, 25 years or over | $315.00 | $141.08 |
| Couple (total) | $536.00 | $266.59 |
| Couple (each) | $268.00 |
How long does work and income take?
Your payments will start It’s usually 1 or 2 weeks after your application is approved. Your payments will start from the date after your stand-down finishes. If you’ve been working recently, your payments may take longer to start. Once your payments start, you won’t get any money in the first week.
How do I get a free laptop NZ?
To get extra help for a laptop or internet access, you need to:
- be a current full-time student, or young adult enrolled in three or more courses.
- be enrolled in Early Childhood, Primary, Te Ara Hou, online 000, or NCEA course.
- get a benefit from Work and Income or have a Community Services Card.
- be living in New Zealand.
Can you borrow money from WINZ?
The answer is yes, Alternate Finance does offer financial loans for beneficiaries – people who receive the benefit in New Zealand. We do this because if you’re receiving income from WINZ, lending is easy to award because we know you have a stable, reliable income.
Does winz pay petrol?
Under Ministry of Social Development (MSD) rules, WINZ cards can only be used to buy approved items like food, petrol or clothing, while purchases of alcohol, cigarettes, vouchers, Lotto tickets and electronics are expressly prohibited.
What bank does winz use?
On your phone – Kiwibank.
Does winz help with computers?
If you need help to buy computing equipment for your child to take to school, eg, iPad, laptop or tablet, we may be able to help.
Do you get paid to study in NZ?
A Student Allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you’re studying. The Student Allowance is similar to the Student Loan living costs, but you don’t have to pay it back. Allowance payments for: single students aged under 24 and living away from home is $227.03 a week.
Can I buy a house on a benefit NZ?
Just because you are retired, not working, or have less income, doesn’t mean a bank will not give you home loan. Banks consider NZ Superannuation, WINZ Benefit, IRD Accommodation Supplement, and Working for Families credit as potential sources of income when giving a home loan.
How can I get a free laptop in NZ?
How many hours can you work with JobSeeker?
You can complete suitable paid work for at least 30 hours a fortnight. This can include self-employment. Your income must be no less than the national minimum wage, or relevant award wage.