Find out if you can get NZ Super or Veteran's Pension
Answer the following questions to check if you may meet the criteria for NZ Super or Veteran's Pension.
Residence criteria
The last criteria you need to meet is the residence criteria.
You must have lived in NZ for at least 10 years from age 20. This must include 5 years from age 50.
These years (including the 5 years from age 50) do not need to be consecutive.
Make a note of this number as you may need it later.
What we mean by 'have lived in NZ'
When we say 'have lived in NZ', we mean you were 'resident' and 'physically present' in NZ at the same time.
If you left NZ to travel overseas, this period may not be counted as having lived in NZ. Read the definition to find out more.
Definition of 'have lived in NZ' for NZ Super and Veteran's Pension
Have you lived in NZ for at least 10 years from age 20?
This must include 5 years from age 50.