New Zealand · Tools
Tools and checkers
Estimate payments, explore support during major life events, and understand upcoming rule changes using official New Zealand sources.
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Health and treatment support
Cancer support navigator
Work through income support, treatment travel, costs, caregiving and practical help worth checking during cancer treatment.
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Other tools and guides
Calculators, checkers and guides for family payments, housing, health costs and benefit changes.
Family payments
Working for Families
Estimate most Working for Families payments and see whether Minimum Family Tax Credit is worth checking.
Estimate paymentsHousing support
Accommodation Supplement
Estimate help with rent, board or mortgage costs based on your household, housing costs and where you live.
Estimate housing supportHealth costs
Community Services Card
Check whether your income or a benefit you already receive may qualify you for a Community Services Card.
Check eligibilityChildcare costs
FamilyBoost
Estimate whether Inland Revenue FamilyBoost may help with eligible early childhood education and childcare costs.
Estimate FamilyBoostInjury and compensation
ACC support after an injury
After an accident or injury, see what ACC compensation, weekly compensation, rehabilitation, treatment injury, permanent impairment, lump sum, home help, travel, equipment, or birth injury support may be worth checking.
Open ACC support guideHealth and disability
Dementia support guide
Find practical support for people living with dementia and carers, including payments, services and where to get help.
Explore dementia supportNovember 2026 guide
Jobseeker changes for 18- and 19-year-olds
Understand the enacted parental assistance rules, who may be affected, and when they start.
Read the guideChecker
Jobseeker rules for young people
Answer a few questions to see how the November 2026 rules may affect your situation.
Check my situationSupport stack
Extra help on top of your benefit
Already on a main payment? See housing, disability, childcare and other help that may sit alongside it.
Explore extra help