• 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.

• Applying for NZ Superannuation

  NZ Superannuation is a universal payment for NZ citizens and residents who are 65 or older.

• Veteran's Pension

  If you've served in NZ's Armed Forces during a war or a recognised emergency, you can apply for a Veteran’s Pension. In some cases your spouse or partner may also qualify for one.

• Your partner and NZ Superannuation

  How much NZ Superannuation you get paid depends on whether you have a partner and your living arrangements.

• 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.

• 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.

• If you live overseas now

  If you live overseas, you may be able to keep getting some or all of your New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.