Rest Easy: How Budget Beds and the NZ Government Are Helping Low-income Families Sleep Better

Everyone deserves a good night's rest in a comfortable bed. And a bed can make such a huge difference in the quality of rest you get or the way your body feels the next morning. Unfortunately, beds are not the cheapest. Many low-income Kiwi families endure years of poor quality sleep, back pain, and muscle tension when they cannot afford to replace an old and worn-down mattress or don’t have a bed at all.

Fortunately, with the help of Budget Beds and government assistance, even those who struggle financially can now get a quality mattress. Let’s take a look at how low-income New Zealanders can afford a quality bed.

Government Assistance for Furniture and Beds

Low-income households in New Zealand can apply with WINZ (Work and Income New Zealand), a government agency that falls under the Ministry of Social Development.  This agency offers various work and benefit options to help seniors and those in need. 

One of their services is to assist struggling families with living expenses. Even working families who struggle to survive can apply for this government aid. The program supports families with various aspects such as accommodation, food, school fees, and many others. 

The program even supports struggling families with furniture and can be used to buy a new bed if you cannot afford a new one. 

Quality Beds Sourced from Budget Beds

Because Budget Beds has so many affordable mattresses and beds, our company is a perfect option for replacing your old bed. 

Budget Beds works in partnership with WINZ and can help you get a grant for furniture items like a new bed. 

To apply, families need to be approved by WINZ. They can then get a WINZ quote from Budget Beds. These quotes can be used to apply for financial aid so you can cover a bed or mattress purchase from Budget Beds. 

Our WINZ-approved store won’t just help you with a quotation; we can also offer some guidance to help you find a suitable bed or mattress.

How to Get Your New Bed Through Government Aid

Getting your new bed through government aid is very simple. However, only WINZ-approved families will qualify. If you are not registered and approved at WINZ yet, then it is best to start your application process immediately. Once approved by WINZ, you can follow these steps.

Find The Bed You Need

Budget Beds has a detailed online catalogue where you can pick and choose from a wide range of bed sizes and types. We offer everything from single to California king bed sizes as well as other furniture items like headboards, lounge suits, and more. Families in need can scan through all of our options and look for a mattress or bed they like.

If you have a tough time choosing, then you are welcome to contact our offices directly. Our mattress specialists can offer some guidance regarding the right mattress size and type for your body.

Geta Quote

Once you find the mattress you like, please send us an email or contact us to get a quote. For a proper WINZ quote, we will need information like your name, phone number, and delivery address.

Your official quote will be emailed back to you.

Apply For Assistance

Contact your WINZ case manager and use your quote to apply for a bed. If approved, WINZ will make the payout directly to Budget Beds.

Get Your New Bed

As soon as Budget Beds receives the payment, we will proceed and prepare your bed for you. Beds can be delivered (if delivery is approved by WINZ) or collected in-store. 

Contact Budget Beds to Learn More

Using a WINZ-approved furniture store like Budget Beds is a great way to get the bed you need, even when you cannot afford it. With this financial aid, you and your family can rest easy and live your best life.

Contact Budget Beds to find out more about our WINZ quotes or to get help choosing your bed.