Apply for help with the costs of heating your home, or check advice for keeping those expenses down.
What you can get help with
Paying your heating bills.
Buying a heater or firewood.
Installing insulation.
Support if you’re on a low income
If you cannot afford firewood or a heater, you can apply for help to pay for them. Here are 5 options to consider.
Advance Payment of Benefit
If you’re already on a benefit or get NZ Super or a Veteran’s Pension, tell Work and Income you’d like to apply for an Advance Payment of Benefit. You have to pay this back and the maximum you get is $300.
If you are not getting a benefit, tell Work and Income you’d like to apply for a Recoverable Assistance Payment. You have to pay this back and the maximum you can ask for is $200.
This payment is for people who get a main benefit, NZ Super, and Veteran’s Pension.
You do not need to apply for the Winter Energy Payment — if you’re eligible, you will receive this automatically.
Disability Allowance
If you have extra power, gas or heating costs because you’re disabled or have a health condition, you may be able to get the Disability Allowance to help.
