Payment dates
Payment dates depend on the type of payment you receive and whether you live within or outside of NZ.
2019 payment dates
| Month | Payment dates within NZ | Payment dates outside of NZ |
|---|---|---|
| January | Tuesday 8 Tuesday 22 |
Tuesday 8 |
| February | Tuesday 5 Tuesday 19 |
Tuesday 5 |
| March | Tuesday 5 Tuesday 19 |
Tuesday 5 |
| April | Tuesday 2 Tuesday 16 Tuesday 30 |
Tuesday 2 Tuesday 30 |
| May | Tuesday 14 Tuesday 28 |
Tuesday 28 |
| June | Tuesday 11 Tuesday 25 |
Tuesday 25 |
| July | Tuesday 9 Tuesday 23 |
Tuesday 23 |
| August | Tuesday 6 Tuesday 20 |
Tuesday 20 |
| September | Tuesday 3 Tuesday 17 |
Tuesday 17 |
| October | Tuesday 1 Tuesday 15 Tuesday 29 |
Tuesday 15 |
| November | Tuesday 12 Tuesday 26 |
Tuesday 12 |
| December | Tuesday 10 Tuesday 24 |
Tuesday 10 |
Events affecting payments
Public holidays
Public holidays will not affect payment dates in 2019.
Unplanned events affecting payments
There are currently no events affecting payment dates. We'll update this page if an event—such as a natural disaster—effects payment dates.
What payments these dates are for
The payment dates are for:
- War Disablement Pension
- Disablement Pension
- Independence Allowance
- Weekly Compensation
- Weekly Income Compensation
- Surviving Spouse or Partner Pension
- Children's Pension
- Dependant's Pension
- Battery Allowance
- Clothing Allowance
- Travel Allowance
- Decorations Allowance for United Kingdom gallantry awards
- Child Care Payments