Accommodation supplement

Accommodation Supplement - Rosemary

Kiwi Story

Rosemary was nearly 65 and was looking forward to retiring from her part-time job. However, she was concerned ...

Other Government support

In addition to New Zealand Super, you may qualify for some extra government assistance if your income falls below a certain level.

Renting

If you are considering selling and renting to free-up capital and improve your retirement lifestyle, talk first to someone with financial knowledge.

Impact on government benefits

There are several government-provided benefits that can be reduced if you have other "income". The main benefits that could apply to a retiree include: