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Changes to benefit and payment rates from 1 April 2026
On Wednesday 1 April 2026, our benefit, pension and some payment rates will increase due to the Annual General Adjustment.
18 March 2026 -
2026 Easter payments and office closures
When you'll be paid and when we're open over Easter 2026.
9 March 2026 -
Complete your online application by 8:59pm on 28 February
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.
10 February 2026 -
2026 Waitangi Day payments and closures
When we're open and when you'll be paid on Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February 2026.
30 January 2026