How much you get depends on your circumstances.
If you’re eligible, you’ll get the maximum equivalent rate of JobSeeker Payment or Youth Allowance, depending on your personal circumstances.
We’ll reduce your payment to zero if your income is more than the average weekly income amount of $1,838.60 before tax.
New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance is a taxable payment and needs to be included in your tax return.
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