New Zealand Superannuation and the Veteran's Pension
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Payment dates for NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension
NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension payments are made every second Tuesday. If there’s a public holiday, payments are made earlier.
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Applying for NZ Superannuation
NZ Superannuation is a universal payment for NZ citizens and residents who are 65 or older.
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Veteran’s Pension
If you’ve served in NZ’s Armed Forces, you may be able to get a Veteran’s Pension when you turn 65.
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Your partner and NZ Superannuation
How much NZ Superannuation you get paid depends on whether you have a partner and your living arrangements.
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If you live alone
You'll get a higher amount of NZ Superannuation or Veteran's Pension if you're single and live by yourself. This takes into account the extra costs of running a household on your own.
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If you live overseas now
If you live overseas, you may be able to keep getting some or all of your NZ Superannuation or Veteran's Pension. What you’ll get depends on where you go and how long you’ve lived in New Zealand.
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If you lived or worked overseas
If you lived or worked in another country you may be able to get their social security pension. When you apply for NZ Superannuation or the Veteran's Pension, apply for these pensions at the same time.
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If your situation changes
If you’re getting NZ Superannuation or the Veteran’s Pension, you must let Work and Income know of changes to personal information such as your address, your relationship or your living arrangements.
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If you travel overseas
If you're away from NZ for 26 weeks or less, you may still receive your NZ Superannuation or Veteran's Pension.
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If you get ACC payments and NZ Super
You can get ACC payments and NZ Super payments at the same time, but only for 2 years.