Section 71 — Social Security Act 2018: Winter energy payment: interpretation

71 Winter energy payment: interpretation In this subpart, section 220 , and Part 8 of Schedule 4, unless the context otherwise requires,— qualifying benefit means— (a) a main benefit under this Act; or (b) New Zealand superannuation; or (c) veteran’s pension relevant payment date , for a person who is receiving a qualifying benefit (or a portion of it), either as the person granted that benefit or as the spouse or partner of that person, for 1 or more days during the winter period, means the date on which the person is paid a weekly or fortnightly instalment of the person’s qualifying benefit (or a portion of it) for those days winter period , for a calendar year, means the 22-week period starting on 1 May. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 61FF