Family Health Centre

22/03/2026

Some options for the Easter break

22/03/2026

Hey 👋 Whanau…A Gentle Reminder -

Our Thursday Free Store begins in Bell Block today - See you there, please 🙏 bring your reusable bags 🛍️ all details below ⬇️

22/03/2026

Kia ora 👋 If you receive a benefit, this update is for you.

From Wednesday 1 April, benefit rates will increase. Income and asset limits for some types of support will also increase.

We know updates like this matter, so it’s important people have clear information about what’s changing and how it affects them.

These changes affect around 1.5 million people across New Zealand who receive financial support through MSD, including around 436,000 people receiving these benefits.

They’re part of the Annual General Adjustment, which happens each year on 1 April. This is where benefit payments are reviewed and updated. The increase is always based on changes in the Consumer Price Index, which measures how the cost of living has changed over the past year.

This year, the Consumer Price Index increased by 3.11%, which is reflected in the increase to main benefit rates.

You don’t need to do anything to receive this increase. Your payment will update automatically.

If you also receive other support, such as Accommodation Supplement or Temporary Additional Support, those payments may change when your main benefit increases. The total amount you receive from us after the 1 April changes won’t be less than what you’re getting now.

From 1 April you’ll be able to check your updated payment details in MyMSD.

Find more information about the Annual General Adjustments on our website below 👇

https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/about-work-and-income/news/2026/changes-to-benefit-and-payment-rates-from-1-april-2026.html

NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension are also included in the Annual General Adjustment. You can see our recent post on those rates here 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GrH8Vxcdv/

🚨 Just a reminder, if you see other posts or websites claiming payment changes, take a moment to check where the information is coming from and confirm it with an official source.

Real changes will always be shared in places you know and trust, like the Work and Income website.

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

While the rising number of beneficiaries is plain to see, there is another layer of people struggling.

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

Reminder to check out On The House if you need some kai

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

It’s World Sleep Day! 🌙

Sleep helps support our mental wellbeing by giving our minds and bodies time to recharge, process emotions, and restore energy.

We’ve created a sleep playlist to help make winding down a little easier tonight, or whenever you may need a moment to rest or reset.

Listen here:https://bit.ly/4uu1pS4

Pō mārie ✨