Benefit and Superannuation payments increase 1 April

Benefits and Superannuation payments will increase from tomorrow, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.


The increase of 1.96% means benefits and pension rates keep pace with increases to the cost of living.

"National is the first Government to enshrine in law, an automatic increase in benefits in line with CPI adjustments. This ensures fairness and certainty for those reliant on Government support," says Ms Bennett.
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