STARTING POINT – Help, Services and Perks!
Over 60s continue to be active and make valuable contributions to their communities long after they retire.
What now?
Not sure what’s available for you now that you’re 60 plus? The links and information below are by no means comprehensive but will give you some idea on what is available. Check out some of these links.
Go to www.workandincome.govt.nz/online-services/superannuation/index.html
You can also call Work and Income on 0800 552 002 to arrange an appointment.
www.kiwisaver.govt.nz
www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/a-zbenefits/community-services-card.html
or ring 08000 999 999 to ask for an application form (or download it from the website).
www.supergold.govt.nz
www.workandincome.govt.nz/about-work-and-income/contact-us/index.html
or ring 0800 559 009 if you are under 65, or 0800 552 002 if you are over 65.
The New Zealand Home Health Association is the national organization which represents providers on home health care services. For more information about the providers go to:
www.nzhha.org.nz or telephone (04) 472 3196
Before agreeing to buy into a village get some advice from a lawyer with experience in retirement villages and also involve your family or friends. Read through the “Occupation Right Agreement” which sets out the terms of occupation. For more details go to:
www.cflri.org.nz/retirement-villages/legislation/guide-rv-act/entering-occupation-right-agreement
the Citizen’s Advice Bureau – www.cab.org.nz/Pages/home.aspx and
the Funeral Director’s Association – www.fdanz.org.nz/about-fdanz-funeral-directors.aspx
Disclaimer: 60 Plus Connect makes every effort to give you correct information. However, it does not accept any liability for errors contained in the text. Readers are advised to personally follow up information on the websites sited.
Over 60s continue to be active and make valuable contributions to their communities long after they retire.
What now?
Not sure what’s available for you now that you’re 60 plus? The links and information below are by no means comprehensive but will give you some idea on what is available. Check out some of these links.
- The Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income :
- New Zealand Superannuation:
Go to www.workandincome.govt.nz/online-services/superannuation/index.html
You can also call Work and Income on 0800 552 002 to arrange an appointment.
- Taxation:
- Kiwisaver:
www.kiwisaver.govt.nz
- Community Services Card:
www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/a-zbenefits/community-services-card.html
or ring 08000 999 999 to ask for an application form (or download it from the website).
- SuperGold Card:
www.supergold.govt.nz
- Disability allowance:
www.workandincome.govt.nz/about-work-and-income/contact-us/index.html
or ring 0800 559 009 if you are under 65, or 0800 552 002 if you are over 65.
- Accommodation Supplement:
- Retired and going overseas:
- Getting support while you are living in your home:
The New Zealand Home Health Association is the national organization which represents providers on home health care services. For more information about the providers go to:
www.nzhha.org.nz or telephone (04) 472 3196
- Retirement Villages:
Before agreeing to buy into a village get some advice from a lawyer with experience in retirement villages and also involve your family or friends. Read through the “Occupation Right Agreement” which sets out the terms of occupation. For more details go to:
www.cflri.org.nz/retirement-villages/legislation/guide-rv-act/entering-occupation-right-agreement
- Long term residential care in a rest home or hospital:
- Legal arrangements:
- Planning a funeral:
the Citizen’s Advice Bureau – www.cab.org.nz/Pages/home.aspx and
the Funeral Director’s Association – www.fdanz.org.nz/about-fdanz-funeral-directors.aspx
Disclaimer: 60 Plus Connect makes every effort to give you correct information. However, it does not accept any liability for errors contained in the text. Readers are advised to personally follow up information on the websites sited.
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