BAIS

BAIS will be closed from Friday, December 20th, and reopen on Monday, January 6th. The BAIS team extends its warmest wishes for a peaceful and joyous holiday season. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you in the new year.

The Winter Energy Payment starts today and is paid through until 1 October 2024.

It’s to help with the cost of heating your home over the winter months.

You don't need to apply – if you’re on a main benefit or getting NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension, you’ll get the Winter Energy Payment automatically along with your other regular payments from us.

This year, the payment rates are:
$20.46 a week for singles, and
$31.82 a week for couples, or people with dependent children.

If you're getting Foster Care Allowance, please get in touch. We may be able to pay you at a higher rate.

If you get paid weekly, your first payment will be a part payment in the week of 6 May. You'll get the full amount in the week of 13 May.

If you get paid NZ Super or Veteran's Pension, your first payment will be a part payment on 7 May. You'll get the full amount on 21 May.

For more information visit https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/winter-energy-payment.html

Good news! Starting April 1st, 2024, benefit rates and some financial assistance will be going up thanks to the Annual General Adjustment.

For more details about the specific rate changes, you can visit the Work and Income website.

Changes to benefit rates from 1 April 2024 - Work and Income On 1 April 2024 benefit rates will increase due to the Annual General Adjustment. Income and asset limits for some support will also go up, which means more people can get support from us.

We're back and ready to empower! BAIS is thrilled to open our doors for 2024, energized to support individuals and families facing financial hardship, navigating complex systems, or struggling with entitlements. Whether you need expert advocacy to secure rightful benefits, guidance through Work and Income, or simply someone to stand in your corner, we're here. You can contact us on www.bais.org.nz/contact. Let's build a brighter future, together!