Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP

Our Government has worked hard to lift incomes and make life more affordable for Kiwi families. Now, as we move forward with our plan to grow a secure economy for all, we're providing further cost of living support for people here in the Bay of Plenty.
The new Cost of Living Payment starts from August 1, and will support more than two million New Zealanders. You will likely be eligible if you earned $70,000 or less over the period April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, and are aged 18-plus, but aren't eligible for the Winter Energy Payment.
There's nothing you need to do to apply for the payment, and the income threshold is based on your individual income, not household income.

If you're eligible, you will receive the payments directly from IRD. However, IRD does need your correct information, so please take a few minutes to make sure that everything is up-to-date. You can visit IRD's website for more details at: ird.govt.nz/cost-of-living-payment.
This new Cost of Living Payment sits alongside our Winter Energy Payment, and, when taken together, these payments will support 81 per cent of New Zealanders aged 18-plus with their bills this year.
We recently extended the fuel tax cut, reduced road user charges and half price public transport for everyone until the end of January next year. We're also fixing the supermarket sector and increasing competition, to make sure that Kiwis pay a fair price at the till.