Hon CARMEL SEPULONI (Minister for Social Development and Employment): Last week, I announced that 1 May would mark the beginning of the Government's winter energy payment. This means that over 1 million New Zealanders receiving either a main benefit or New Zealand superannuation will get more money each week through the winter energy payment. This year, the winter energy payment runs from 1 May until 1 October, delivering $20.46 per week for single people or $31.82 per week for couples and single people with children. 