Winter Energy Payment
Dear Samuel,
Soon you'll get the new Winter Energy Payment
The new Winter Energy Payment is to help with the cost of heating your home over winter.
If you're single, you'll get an extra $20.46 a week. Couples and people with dependent children will get an extra $31.82 a week. These payments will start from 1 July and continue until 29 September 2018.
The Winter Energy Payment won't affect other payments you get from us and isn't considered income (for tax purposes).
If you travel overseas
If you travel overseas, you can keep getting your Winter Energy Payment for the first 28 days you're away. Please tell us if you plan to leave New Zealand for more than 28 days. Otherwise we might pay you too much and have to ask for the money back. The easiest way to do this is using the form on our website or call us.
If you'd prefer not to get this payment
If you'd prefer not to get this payment, that's fine. Just let us know and we'll stop it for you. You can do it online from 1 June or call us now. If you want to re-start the payment at a later date, please get in touch.
Staying warm
For tips on how to keep your home warm and dry over winter, check the EECA Energywise website.
We're here to help
If you have any questions please call. Our contact details are on our website.Everyone's situation is different so we're always happy to talk with you.