The 2025 NZS rates have been approved by the government for 2025, with increases from April 1st that exceed the CPI increase of 2.2%. This is because NZS increases are based on both the CPI and Net Average Wage(NAW) increases. The NAW increased by 3.51% and NZS increases before tax are around this figure, with after tax increases being closer to 3.3%. See the full details on the WINZ website Click here for 2025 Amounts