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We've added some features in MyMSD to help job seekers with their job search.

When you'll be paid and when we're open over the Matariki public holiday weekend 2026.

The Government has introduced the Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill 2026. This Bill will help us modernise some of our processes by expanding the use of automated decision-making.

The Government has announced its 2026 Budget. Here are some of the changes that affect Work and Income clients.

The Government has announced changes to our support for housing, including prioritising social housing for people with severe problems accessing private housing, and bringing subsidies for social and private housing closer together.

When you'll be paid and when we're open over King's Birthday weekend 2026.

There are proposed changes to raise the minimum amount of accommodation costs some homeowners must be paying to be eligible for Accommodation Supplement. These would take effect from 1 April 2027.

There are proposed changes taking effect from 2 November 2026 that will affect whether 18- and 19-year-olds can get Jobseeker Support or the equivalent Emergency Benefit.

On Wednesday 1 April 2026, our benefit, pension and some payment rates will increase due to the Annual General Adjustment.

On Sunday 1 March, we're making changes to our online application system. As part of this, any incomplete applications will be removed. If you don't submit your application, you will need to start a new one from Monday 2 March.