Holiday Payment Dates

14 December 2008

and some answers to common questions....

How will payment dates be affected by the holidays?

Some Work and Income payments are being paid out earlier because of the Christmas and New Year public holidays.

New Zealand Superannuation payment dates won't change.

Payments due to be paid on Thursday 25 December 2008 will be available on Wednesday 24th December 2008.

Payments due to be paid on Thursday 1 January 2009 will be available on Wednesday 31st December 2008.

These early payments are because Christmas and New Year affect bank processing and we want to make sure that you get your payments by their due date.

Payments due to be paid on other days are not affected.

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When is Work and Income closed?

All Work and Income offices are closed on:

  • Christmas Day, 25 December 2008
  • Boxing Day, 26 December 2008
  • New Years Day, 1 January 2009
  • Friday 2 January 2009. 

Work and Income’s normal operating hours apply on all other days.  

Contacts details and normal opening hours for our offices
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Can I get help with the costs of childcare or school holiday programmes?

You may be able to get help with the costs of pre-school childcare, before-school, after-school and school holiday programmes.

You may also be able to get Childcare Assistance through the Working for Families package. Please visit our page:

Supporting children and families
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I can’t afford to pay for school uniforms, can you help?

There are a number of payments or advances that may help you. Please visit our page:

In financial hardship
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I’ve had some unexpected, essential costs over the holiday period; can I get extra help?

There are a number of payments or advances that may help you if you have an emergency need. Please visit our page:

In financial hardship
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I’ve recently lost my job, can you help?

We may be able to help you find a job that's right for you. We may also be able to support you while you look for work and help with some of the costs of looking for work and attending interviews.

If you've been made redundant you may be able to get extra help through the ReStart package of assistance. Please visit our pages:

Looking for work
ReStart
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My relationship has broken down, can I get assistance?

We may be able to help you with living, housing, and childcare costs. If you're able to work we can help you find full-time or part-time work that's right for your situation. Please visit our page:

In financial hardship
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I’m in a violent relationship, can I get assistance?

If you're experiencing, using or witnessing family violence you can do something about it. We can explain some of your options and help you get in touch with people who can help. Please visit our page:

Family Violence Intervention Programme
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I'm starting a course, can I get assistance?

You may be able to get a Student Loan, allowances, scholarships or part-time work to help support yourself while you study. Please visit our page:

Studying or leaving home

You may be able to get a Training Incentive Allowance if you're starting an employment related training course and are getting either:

  • Domestic Purposes Benefit
  • Emergency Maintenance Allowance
  • Widows Benefit
  • Invalids Benefit.
Training Incentive Allowance

Help with some employment-related training costs such as course fees and materials, travel costs and childcare costs.

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I’m struggling to support myself or my family, can you help?

We may be able to help in some way. We may be able to give you assistance, advice, or refer you to another agency. Please visit our page:

In financial hardship
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