Work and Income, MSD and Food Banks

Our guides explain everything you need to know about popular benefits and entitlements available to those in need

New Zealand offers some of the best social welfare entitlements in the world, but many people find it challenging to understand the Work and Income system and how to get what they need. MoneyHub has published several specific guides to explain everything you need to know in plain English. Millions of New Zealanders have received some form of government assistance in recent years, from initiatives such as Working for Families to the Jobseeker Allowance. ​

We Cover:
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Start Here

• Navigating Work And Income Benefits
• MyMSD

Benefits & Payments

• MSD's Free Entitlements Checker
• Jobseeker Support Guide
• Jobseeker Benefit Rates
• Accommodation Supplement
• Disability Allowance
• Community Services Card

Family Support

• Working For Families
• Childcare Subsidies

Urgent & Food Help

• Hardship Assistance - Urgent Costs
• Food Grants

Food Banks By Region

• Northland
• Auckland
• Hamilton & Waikato
• Wellington
• Christchurch

More Support

• Government Departments That Help
• Loans For Unemployed

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Further specialist guides cover:

1. CV Guide - our popular CV guide helps you publish an interview-ready CV that stands out and speaks directly to employers
2. Cover Letter Guide - our guide walks you through structuring the perfect cover letter
3. Interview Questions - we explain essential questions to prepare and must-know interview tips to land a job
4. Beneficiary loans - we outline the explain essential questions to prepare and must-know interview tips to land a job​
5. Government Departments Helping New Zealanders Directly - we outline options that are available as well as provide a general overview of 10+ government departments