https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:33:52 +0000 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:43:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7637 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=155053&title=family-assistance#155053 Author: busymum
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 10:43pm

MyBelly, will you be getting the UBSH over Nov-Feb holidays? If so, you will not be entitled to the PTC unfortunately (any benefit or student allowance means you can't get it) but you will be eligible (providing your DH's income is small enough) for family support (IRD). Your accomodation supplement is probably paid via your student allowance? When Briona was born I was working for $50/week and DH was a full-time student (mid-year).

The best cost-saver when you go down to one income is the dress code from work to home. So much cheaper (and more comfy lol)!]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:43:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=155053&title=family-assistance#155053 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=155049&title=family-assistance#155049 Author: emz
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 10:27pm

MyBelly, just talk to someone at the right place ie. IRD or something. They'll tell you if you should apply under student allowance or WFF or both. I know as a student, you are entitled to certain hours of childcare free etc if you are on a low income.

On another note, I get what people say about not getting WFF, but it could be worse. And, yeah its right when people say you learn to go without. We are only on one income at the moment, I have no money for clothes, we never go out for dinner or away for the weekend etc. We also have to get a foreign language student in just to pay the mortgage, so you can make ends meet. Plus working 2-3 part time jobs.

Anyway, the moral - it can be done! You can live on one income, you just have to prioritise. I guess we are lucky because we bought in an area we didn't really want to buy in and an old house so that we could afford to live off one income. So maybe I guess just a bit of forward planning? And yeah, most people have 8-9 months to prepare. A bit off the topic, but yeah, its achievable and WFF is really there for lower income families.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:27:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=155049&title=family-assistance#155049 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154991&title=family-assistance#154991 Author: MyBelly
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 8:13pm

Does anyone know what happens if you are a student?
IM doing a three year course and am due 15th november (about 3 days after course ends!) and im planning on still doing course and then taking baby to course next year (early childhood education, so no problem!)

But what i want to know is if i get any assistance that anyone knows of, or if it will be me, DH, and baby, not to mention stepdaughter when we have her, all on one income???

Oh man i hope we arent going to be on one income!!]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:13:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154991&title=family-assistance#154991 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154980&title=family-assistance#154980 Author: ginger
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 7:23pm

Budget? What is this 'budget' of which you speak?

I must admit that we're learning a bit about that at the moment with the large bills about to start rolling in with fertility treatment! And, let's face it ...who wants to catch baby sick on a $200 top ...? Not me thanks.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:23:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154980&title=family-assistance#154980 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154975&title=family-assistance#154975 Author: Paws
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 6:39pm

Ginger you would be surprised how you manage...you really learn to do away with so much but to be honest you don't miss it...well we don't anyway.

We don't get family assistance and would get minimal with 2 kids but then again we're not who the Working for Families is aimed at so as nice as it would be...fair enough.

We just learn to budget a little better is all. ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:39:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154975&title=family-assistance#154975 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154967&title=family-assistance#154967 Author: ginger
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 5:55pm

I get where you're coming from BS ... one thing that irks me is that although DH and I would have a reasonable income from him, we wouldn't be entitled to any family assistance (aside from PPL), but we're not going to be rolling in money by any stretch of the imagination. It's in fact a bit scarey how little surplus there will be. I wonder how some people do it? Part of the reason our expenses are so high are things like insurances - health, life - and DH's super scheme, that sort of thing. So, although we are working hard to take care of ourselves in all respects, we're paying quite a price for it as well ...some family assistance to buffer the week by week budget would be lovely ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:55:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154967&title=family-assistance#154967 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154961&title=family-assistance#154961 Author: Candkids
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 5:30pm

yup they take into account both wages which really sux
as with our business and hubbys day job we arnt entitled to anything, as when u have a business they go on the anual turnover so even tho we arnt even making a profit off the business yet we still dont get anything from family assistance.
if we didnt include my wage we would get $18 a week ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:30:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154961&title=family-assistance#154961 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154945&title=family-assistance#154945 Author: kebakat
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 4:51pm

Yup it takes into account any money that mum has earned in that financial year. And yup it sucks!]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:51:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154945&title=family-assistance#154945 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154943&title=family-assistance#154943 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 4:47pm

Ok so i have a question just out of curiosity as we have been on/off 1 income family since Bay was born (i only went back to work on off over the 3 years)so not affected by it.
When IRD are working out whether someone is entitled to get family assistance after bubs is born - do they take into account Dad AND mums wage??? if so that really sucks!! cos its not like you are going to still be getting mums wage!!! ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:47:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154943&title=family-assistance#154943 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154941&title=family-assistance#154941 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 4:43pm

I have already talked to my manager and in our contract it says we have to have worked there for 12 months and i have only been there ten?]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:43:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154941&title=family-assistance#154941 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154931&title=family-assistance#154931 Author: miss
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 4:17pm

babytyme - you should get Paid parental leave -

The current entitlements of the Parental Leave policy for women who have worked over 10 hours a week for the past 12 months are:
1. 10 days special leave (for antenatal visits etc)
2. 14 weeks paid parental leave, at a maximum of $372.12 per week before tax, and
3. 52 weeks unpaid extended leave (including the 14 weeks of paid parental leave).
Those who have been in paid employment for the past 6 months or are self-employed will also be eligible for the 14 weeks paid parental leave.

So if you have been there 10 months, that is more than the 6 months you need to have been there for! talk to whoever is in charge of payroll at your work. Also print the forms off the IRD site, fill them in and give them to your boss to complete - he will send them to the IRD and they will let you know exactly what you qualify for.

With your DP's wage you will qualify for other support like working for families too. it won't be loads, but hey - every bit counts!]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:17:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154931&title=family-assistance#154931 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154889&title=family-assistance#154889 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 2:36pm

Im worried about $ aswell when I finally get pregnant and have my baby, we will be living off DF's 350-400 a week, and my maternity leave for a few months, but Im not going back to work for a while, I want to stay at home with bubs rather than spend all my wages on child care and miss all of baby's "Firsts". So we will be on a very tight budget, and im pretty sure we will be able to get family assistance so that will help a lot cos I really want to stay at home and DF wants me to be able to be at home with our child aswell
I guess its just a matter of budgeting really well and sticking to it.

Edited by Sheza]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:36:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154889&title=family-assistance#154889 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154861&title=family-assistance#154861 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 7637
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 1:34pm

Glad i found this page, im kinda worried about the same thing, im working up untill 4th aug and im due 23rd but after that it will be one income. I dont apply for maternity leave thru work as you have to be there 12 months and i was only there 10.5 months.. So does that mean i can get the 8 weeks from IRD? iv tried looking at their site but its so confusing.. we will be living off DF's $500 a week..]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:34:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154861&title=family-assistance#154861 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154551&title=family-assistance#154551 Author: Babe
Subject: 7637
Posted: 03 June 2007 at 3:06pm

wrxchic - you'd be able to get help from winz as well as the family tax thing.
It is possible to survive on one income for those who haven't been able to save anything. We moved towns as I'd been offered a new job then 2 weeks before I started we found out about the baby which resulted in the job being withdrawn, not to mention the fact that DH had taken a rather large paycut when we shifted. I was then far too sick to find another job so we've spent the last 8 months on one (rather small) income. No chance to save, baby things to buy and the normal day-to-day expenses. We've survived though. Hasn't always been easy but with a sensible budget and bugging winz to get as much extra support as possible then its ok. We get 8 weeks of payments from IRD after bubs is born because we don't get maternity leave so that helps. You can apply for that at the same time as the family tax cut one.]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:06:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=154551&title=family-assistance#154551 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148826&title=family-assistance#148826 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 7637
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 8:54pm

My concern is that with my partner wanting to start a new business that we cant guarentee income week to week and as he is using the money he has at the moment to fund the business it will be up to my wage to save up and cover us which isnt going to be much on top of buyin baby things. He has orgainised part-time work at this stage for when we move but we cant live off $200 a week so what is normally a decent joint income will be well less than half so im hoping family assistance will allow for this]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 20:54:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148826&title=family-assistance#148826 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148528&title=family-assistance#148528 Author: miss
Subject: 7637
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 2:10pm

Absolutlely! it astounds me that some people leave looking at finances right till the last minute then freak when they realise how tight things are going to be - much better to be prepared for tight finances for a few months before bubs arrives ]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 14:10:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148528&title=family-assistance#148528 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148296&title=family-assistance#148296 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 7637
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 10:09am

oh i know - i agree with that too. its lucky i think that we are pregnant for 9 months. its not just emotional preparations we need but financial too.]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 10:09:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148296&title=family-assistance#148296 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148261&title=family-assistance#148261 Author: miss
Subject: 7637
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 9:30am

I agree G&T, I think if we had 2 kids we would get some family assistance. I just wanted to point out that just because you earn more doesnt mean that your expenses miraculously disappear when you want them to. Especially in todays mortgage market.]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 09:30:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148261&title=family-assistance#148261 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148240&title=family-assistance#148240 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 7637
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 9:01am

miss wrote: Oh yeah, it means you are on a higher income, but what it doesn't take into account is the fact that (certainly in our case) you are going down to half your income (as we earn the same amount), but do not suddenly halve our expenses. Take Aklnd mortgages for example - now you need an entire average wage to service the average mortgage, that cost doesn't just go away when you go on leave! The big difference is that people on higher incomes who don't qualify for any assistance usually save like a demon leading up to the leave period, then live off their savings to cover the basics of life over and above their mortgage.

i think tho we are talking about family assistance etc that does take into consideration the one income you are on, not the parental leave payment which is less than some peoples average wage.

my husband and i knew that we would be going to one wage after our first was born so in that case took steps to ensure we could survive comfortable. and in most cases people get at least 7-8 months to prepare. If you ask me tho if you earn enough on one income to have 4 kids without qualifying for any assistance you aint doing too badly at all. ]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 09:01:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148240&title=family-assistance#148240 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148235&title=family-assistance#148235 Author: miss
Subject: 7637
Posted: 21 May 2007 at 8:54am

Oh yeah, it means you are on a higher income, but what it doesn't take into account is the fact that (certainly in our case) you are going down to half your income (as we earn the same amount), but do not suddenly halve our expenses.

Take Aklnd mortgages for example - now you need an entire average wage to service the average mortgage, that cost doesn't just go away when you go on leave!

The big difference is that people on higher incomes who don't qualify for any assistance usually save like a demon leading up to the leave period, then live off their savings to cover the basics of life over and above their mortgage.]]> Mon, 21 May 2007 08:54:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148235&title=family-assistance#148235 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148160&title=family-assistance#148160 Author: emz
Subject: 7637
Posted: 20 May 2007 at 10:12pm

Surely that means you're on a higher income though? Still, 9 kids! No thanks

It's definitely a lot easier if you're on a salary, because you don't have to ring every week. You can also choose to get paid weekly or receive your assistance at the end of the financial year (only really an option for those that are really good at living on one income already I guess).]]> Sun, 20 May 2007 22:12:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148160&title=family-assistance#148160 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148033&title=family-assistance#148033 Author: Candkids
Subject: 7637
Posted: 20 May 2007 at 5:20pm

gandt wrote: Bombshell wrote: we worked out we would have to have at least 9 kids before we would be eligible for the tax credit - gotta love nz tax system huh? wow!!!!!

lol haha yea we would have to have at least 4-5 kids before we could get any family assistance too, its quite anoying]]> Sun, 20 May 2007 17:20:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=148033&title=family-assistance#148033 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147867&title=family-assistance#147867 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 7637
Posted: 20 May 2007 at 9:08am

Check out this site - here

for info re family tax credit.]]> Sun, 20 May 2007 09:08:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147867&title=family-assistance#147867 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147866&title=family-assistance#147866 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 7637
Posted: 20 May 2007 at 9:02am

Bombshell wrote: we worked out we would have to have at least 9 kids before we would be eligible for the tax credit - gotta love nz tax system huh?

wow!!!!!]]> Sun, 20 May 2007 09:02:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147866&title=family-assistance#147866 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147837&title=family-assistance#147837 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 10:52pm

the 14 weeks payment and the lump sum type payment work out to be the same figure - well it did for me! We get @$305 a week for 14 weeks which is the maximum

we worked out we would have to have at least 9 kids before we would be eligible for the tax credit - gotta love nz tax system huh?]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 22:52:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147837&title=family-assistance#147837 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147821&title=family-assistance#147821 Author: busymum
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 9:12pm

Accomodation supplement is assessed on a week by week basis. ie it's based on the current week's income and updates the moment your income changes (you have to tell them of course). If your income changes from week to week you'll have to call every week - bummer but still worth the $$. It's dished out by WINZ.

Family tax credit is based on yours and your partner's combined income for that financial year - ie April through to March. When you file your IR3 (tax return) at the end of the year they will double-check that you've been paid the right amount, with a credit/debit due.]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 21:12:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147821&title=family-assistance#147821 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147813&title=family-assistance#147813 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 9:01pm

so when you put in your income is that what you would normally earn that year or what you will actually earn since you cant work? ie just my partners income as i wont have any after the 14 weeks until i return to work?

At this stage i havent told my boss but when i do i will make it clear i am returning but will be moving to Nelson for the year. ]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 21:01:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147813&title=family-assistance#147813 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147812&title=family-assistance#147812 Author: lil_miss
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 9:01pm

does it go based on your income before being pregnant - or your combined income with you not working? Thats where it confuses me]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 21:01:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147812&title=family-assistance#147812 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147810&title=family-assistance#147810 Author: busymum
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 8:57pm

The 14 week thing works like this: you give your boss a letter asking for paid maternity leave in anticipation of your return. Then if you change your mind once you're on leave, you can write another letter giving your resignation (but only after you have already started on leave otherwise you forfeit). The Govt still pays if you change your mind.

We're on a single income with accomodation supplement and family support (I'm a full-time mum), I don't mind answering questions etc if you're still stuck and want to PM me.]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 20:57:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147810&title=family-assistance#147810 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147763&title=family-assistance#147763 Author: BabyOnBoard
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 7:36pm

So you can get some money even if you resign?! Is this influenced by your 'Significant others' income? ]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 19:36:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147763&title=family-assistance#147763 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147755&title=family-assistance#147755 Author: miss
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 7:25pm

It is 14 weeks and you only get it if you are intending to return to your work. So if you are moving away from your work, you might want to keep that quiet - have you applied for leave or signalled intent to resign?

if you are resigning then you can get that lump payout, but I think the maternity leave money is higher? Could be wrong on that.

Then you can look at accomodation assitance and working for families, depending on your Dp's income. In your situation wrxchic, I reckon you would find there is a fair bit of support for you - at least I hope so!

the whole one income thing is just a bit scary really!]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 19:25:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147755&title=family-assistance#147755 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147724&title=family-assistance#147724 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 5:14pm

I was wondering about this aswell, as when im on maternity leave when I finally get pregnant, we will be on one wage from my partner and thats only about $350 a week, so we will need some kind of family assistance, we will have to look into that aswell!

Good to know there is help tho

Edited by Sheza]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 17:14:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147724&title=family-assistance#147724 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147700&title=family-assistance#147700 Author: kebakat
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 3:52pm

Yeah it's 14 weeks]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 15:52:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147700&title=family-assistance#147700 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147696&title=family-assistance#147696 Author: busymum
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 3:46pm

Link to Family Tax Credit (Family Support) calculator

Just enter your annual income, amount of children, and where the income is from (e.g. benefit/wage?). It's an excellent tool, if you qualify you still need to apply with the IRD and can't do that until the baby is born.]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 15:46:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147696&title=family-assistance#147696 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147686&title=family-assistance#147686 Author: busymum
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 3:30pm

Could be... I only know it as 3mos (never was entitled to it).]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 15:30:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147686&title=family-assistance#147686 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147660&title=family-assistance#147660 Author: Mikaela
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 2:10pm

I thought it was 14 weeks paid maternity leave?]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 14:10:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147660&title=family-assistance#147660 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147600&title=family-assistance#147600 Author: Candkids
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 10:53am

ring them and ask them to send you a application pack, in the booklet you get has all the rates of income and also what they will give you.
]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 10:53:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147600&title=family-assistance#147600 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147579&title=family-assistance#147579 Author: busymum
Subject: 7637
Posted: 19 May 2007 at 10:06am

The only paid leave a mother gets is for that initial 12 weeks, yes, but.... if your (combined) income falls below a certain threshold (I think $70k per annum for 1 child) then you are also entitled to Family tax credit - the new name for Family Support - to supplement your income.

Also pays to look into accomodation supplement.]]> Sat, 19 May 2007 10:06:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147579&title=family-assistance#147579 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147465&title=family-assistance#147465 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 7637
Posted: 18 May 2007 at 9:04pm

You still get family assistance or working for families after the 12 weeks is up it depends on what your income is to how much you get I have a look on their website Working for Families or phone them 0800 227 773 hope this helps you.]]> Fri, 18 May 2007 21:04:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147465&title=family-assistance#147465 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147445&title=family-assistance#147445 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 7637
Posted: 18 May 2007 at 8:31pm

ive tried to understand how this works but i am so lost!!!

After you get your 12 weeks pay after you have baby what happens next do you live on one income till you go back to work or is there a form of assistance for this period?

Im finishing work end of Nov as our the owners are movin into the flat we are in and moving cities as DP wants to start a business with his mate. He is likely to have a part time job just so there is a couple hundred a week guarenteed. I am giving him a year to see if the business will work out otherwise we come back and i can go back to my job.

Im just a bit worried about how we will be able to survive and give DP the chance he really wants if there is no assistance when it gets though.]]> Fri, 18 May 2007 20:31:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7637&PID=147445&title=family-assistance#147445