Kua hapū ahau I am having a baby

If you’re having a baby you may be able to get the following support from us.

• Paid parental leave - payments towards the loss of income when you take parental leave
• Best Start payments, year 1 - all families with new babies are entitled to $73 a week for the baby's 1st year
• Best Start payments, year 2 and 3 - depending on your income you may be entitled to Best Start in your child's 2nd and 3rd year
• Working for Families - payment for families with children 18 and under
• Child support - when you are not living with the other parent of your child. 

If you currently pay or receive child support, or you get Working for Families, you may need to update your details. If you’re a customer of both, you need to update your details in 2 places in myIR. 

If you’re not living with the other parent and want us to manage your child support, you can apply for a formula assessment or voluntary agreement.