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New Zealand Superannuation
A fortnightly payment for people aged 65 and over.
You can apply for this service up to 12 weeks before you turn 65 to avoid missing out on any payments.
You may be able to meet these criteria by using time spent living in another country or contributing to another country's pension scheme. Please visit our website for more information.
We need more information because:
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We don't know if you are 65 or over
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We don't know if you have lived in New Zealand for the required number of years since the age of 20
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We don't know if you have lived in New Zealand for at least 5 years since the age of 50
However you do meet these requirements:
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You are a Citizen or Resident of New Zealand
How to apply for New Zealand Superannuation
If you are deaf, hearing-impaired or find it hard to communicate by phone you may:
- send a message to our Deaf Link free-fax 0800 621 621
- send a message via the Teletypewriter telephone (TTY) on 0800 111 113
- email us on MSD_Deaf_Services@msd.govt.nz
If you can apply online for more than one service, you only need to fill out the form once.