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You’ll only be asked questions that are relevant to you. In most cases, if you apply online, you can post the signed summary to us and won’t need an interview.\u003Cbr>To apply online or for more information goto workandincome.govt.nz or call us on 0800 552 002.\u003Cbr>If you’re completing this form, we suggest you read the instructions on pages 1 to 4 before you fill it in, so you get a feel for what’s needed.\u003Cbr>A SuperGold Card is a free discountsand concessions card. We’ll automatically send you a card soon after your NZ Super is granted. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Who can get NZ Super? | You may be able to get NZ Super if:\u003Cbr>• you’re aged 65 years or over\u003Cbr>• you’re a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a residence class visa\u003Cbr>• you live in New Zealand atthe time you apply\u003Cbr>• you’ve lived in New Zealand for the required number of years since you turned 20, and\u003Cbr>• for at least five of those years you were over the age of 50.\u003Cbr>If you include time spent living in the Cook Islands, Niue and/or Tokelau, to meet your residence criteria, you need to have lived in New Zealand for at least 10 years since you turned 20.\u003Cbr>If you are a recognised refugee or protected person, the number of years you must have lived in New Zealand is based on your age when you started living in New Zealand. There are exceptions to some of these residency requirements.\u003Cbr>If you’re not sure if you meet these criteria, please contact us. |\n| \u003Cbr>How to apply | When you can apply\u003Cbr>You can apply for NZ Super from 12 weeks before you turn 65 to avoid missing out on payments. If you apply after you turn 65 your payments may only start from the date you apply.\u003Cbr>What you need to do\u003Cbr>You and your partner (if you have one) need to:\u003Cbr>1. Fill out this application form.\u003Cbr>2. Collect all the documents you need to show us. We tell you about these in the application form (look for the ), and we also have a list on page 3.\u003Cbr>3. Bring this application form and your documents to a meeting. We’ll make sure we have all the information we need and can answer any questions you might have. If you don’t already have a meeting arranged, contact us on 0800 552 002 so we can set one up for you. |\n| \u003Cbr>You must give us all the information we need.\u003Cbr>If you don’t have all the information we need, talk with us and we may be able to help.\u003Cbr>If we find out later that any information you give us is not true, or that you knew information you should have told us and did not tellus, we may stop paying your benefit. You might need to pay money back. In some cases you could even be prosecuted. |  |\n| \u003Cbr>M12 – Mar 2025  Page 1  |  |\n\n\n| Ocuormmitment to YOU\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will get to know you, your situation and\u003Cbr>your needs\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will use your feedback to improve our service\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will make sure you understand everything you need to know\u003Cbr>We will respect your privacy and be clear about how we use your information and who we share it with\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will let you know everything you maybe eligible for\u003Cbr>The information we give you will be accessible and consistent no matter how you contact us\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will help you however we can, as soon as we can\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will be honest about our mistakes and put them right\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will respect you and what is important to you\u003Cbr>We will let you know your options, rights and obligations\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>We will work together to achieve shared goals\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Our actions will follow our words\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| How did we do? | Let us [know by visiting msd.govt.nz/feedback](know by visiting msd.govt.nz/feedback)[ ](know by visiting msd.govt.nz/feedback)or call us on 0800 552 002 |\n| \u003Cbr>Page 2\u003Cbr>M12 – Mar 2025 |  |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>New Zealand Superannuation\u003Cbr>checklist\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Once you’ve filled out the application form, use this checklist to tick off all the documents you need for your meeting with us.\u003Cbr>Talk to ","cbCainS7kusP8Lsa","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainS7kusP8Lsa","pdf",1544041,24,"English","# Who can get NZ Super?\n# How to apply\n## When you can apply\n## What you need to do\n# New Zealand Superannuation checklist\n## What you need to provide\n# If you have a partner","[{\"question\":\"Who may be eligible to receive NZ Superannuation?\",\"answer\":\"You may be able to get NZ Super if you are aged 65 or over, meet citizenship/residency requirements, live in New Zealand at the time you apply, and meet the required residency timeframes after turning 20.\"},{\"question\":\"How early can I apply for NZ Super?\",\"answer\":\"You can apply from 12 weeks before you turn 65 to help ensure you do not miss out on payments. 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