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New Zealand adds $50 weekly to in-work tax credits for 143,000 families to offset rising fuel costs, starting April 7.
New Zealand is providing a temporary $50 weekly boost to the in-work tax credit for about 143,000 low-to-middle-income working families with children, starting April 7, to ease rising fuel costs.
The support, funded within the 2026 Budget and lasting up to one year or until petrol prices fall below $3 per litre for four weeks, will be paid automatically and excludes those on main benefits.
While fuel prices have surged—reaching $4 per litre in some areas—officials say reserves remain stable and no supply crisis exists.
Critics, including the Child Poverty Action Group, argue the measure overlooks 250,000 children in benefit-receiving households and call for broader support, including an increase to the Winter Energy Payment.
Nueva Zelanda agrega $50 semanales a los créditos de impuestos en el trabajo para 143.000 familias para compensar el aumento de los costos de combustible, a partir del 7 de abril.