In 2 weeks, everybody on a welfare benefit will be getting a extra NZ$65, thats about US$45.
Last year our Goverment implemented a 'Winter energy payment' of NZ$20 to help pay for electricity for heating.
Its just been announced that they are doubling it, plus a extra $25 per single person for extra costs involved in the Corona virus.



Unemployment benefit is NZ$196 ( US$126 ) a week, plus extra for rent over a certain amount.
For 'Supported living' ( cant be expected to get a job ) its NZ$268 + extra for rent or such over a certain $ amount.
Plus extra for medicines/Doctors over a certain amount.