Winter energy payments: What do you think?
Have you received an extra $30 this week?
An extra $31.82 is now being paid to all couples 65 years and older who receive New Zealand Superannuation. Single superannuitants are receiving $20.46 per week, automatically.
** What does everyone think about the payment? ***
*** Great idea, or a waste of government money as it's not targeted?***
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The payment runs for 12 weeks and is to help with increased winter heating costs.
The payment is not means tested.
Winston Peters, who earns $335,000 per annum, is receiving the payment and says he does not intend to refuse it.
People on Jobseeker Support and Sole Parent Support also receive the payment.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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