The Winter Energy Payment starts on 1 May each year and runs through 1 October. If you’re eligible, it’s paid automatically with your regular benefit or pension payments, so you don’t need to apply.

Payment timing

  • Start date: 1 May.
  • End date: 1 October.
  • How it’s paid: automatically with your usual payments.

Who gets it

It’s generally for people receiving a main benefit, NZ Super, Veteran’s Pension, or certain other qualifying support payments.

If you want, I can also tell you who qualifies or how much it pays.