The current NZ Super rates (as at 1 April 2010) after tax at rate 'M':
Qualifying as
Weekly rate
Annual rate
Single (living alone)
$318.12
$16,542
Single (sharing)
$293.65
$15,270
Married, civil union or de facto couple (both partners qualify)
$489.42
$25,450 ($12,725 each)
Married, civil union or de facto couple (one partner qualifies)*
$465.48
$24,205 ($12,102 each)
Married, civil union or de facto person (partner not included)
$244.71
$12,725
Source: Ministry of Social Development. Effective 1 April 2010.
All taxed at M code, net rates.
*If you have a partner who doesn't already qualify for their own NZ Super, you can choose to 'include' them in your
payments. If you do this you could both get paid but any other income either of you earn could affect how much you get.
For help working out the best option, contact Work and Income on 0800 552 002 or
www.workandincome.govt.nz.
These figures are intended as a guide only. If you want to know more about the level of NZ Super you would be entitled to,
contact Work and Income on 0800 552 002 or visit www.workandincome.govt.nz.
If you receive a pension from an overseas government, it is likely to be deducted from your NZ Super. For more details call Work and Income on 0800 552 002 and ask for the International Services office.
NZ Super is taxed before you get it, but you still need to pay tax on any other income you get. If you do have other income or receive an overseas pension, talk to Inland Revenue about your tax rate so you don’t get a tax bill at the end of the year. Call Inland Revenue on 0800 227 774 (have your IRD number handy).
