Your Ultimate Guide to Senior Discounts in New Zealand

Your Ultimate Guide to Senior Discounts in New Zealand

Entering your retirement years comes with its own special set of perks, including access to a number of discounts and benefits specifically for seniors. In New Zealand, the SuperGold Card is your golden ticket to these exclusive offers. This guide provides an overview of where you can use your SuperGold Card, and some of our top picks for discounts.

Am I eligible for a SuperGold Card?

To be eligible you must be a New Zealand resident, aged 65 or older. The SuperGold Card is free, never expires, and grants you access to a range of discounts on goods, services, and activities across New Zealand and Australia.

How do I get one?

You’ll automatically receive a SuperGold Card when your NZ Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension is approved. If you are not automatically issued a card, you can apply for one here.

Top tips for maximising your SuperGold Card discounts

1. Check the SuperGold website regularly. The website is frequently updated with new discounts and offers.
2. Ask at your favourite spots. Even if a business isn’t listed on the SuperGold website, it never hurts to ask! Many businesses are more than happy to provide discounts to seniors.
3. Plan your shopping trips. Take advantage of special discount days at supermarkets and other retailers to maximise your savings.
4. Combine discounts. Use your SuperGold Card in conjunction with other loyalty cards or promotions to get the best deal and maximal savings.

Where can I use my SuperGold Card?

With thousands of businesses offering SuperGold Card discounts and special offers, there are endless opportunities to stretch your budget and save. Always keep your SuperGold card handy to make the most of these deals.

To easily find special offers and discounts, visit the SuperGold website or download the SuperGoldNZ app on your smartphone for on-the-go access. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to download and use the app.

Transport Discounts

One of the most valuable benefits of the SuperGold Card is the free off-peak public transport, including buses, trains, and ferries in many regions across New Zealand. Here are some of the cities and time periods where you can take advantage of this excellent benefit:

• Auckland - Free travel after 9am on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays
• Wellington, Christchurch & Dunedin - Free travel between 9am and 3pm and from 6.30pm on weekdays, and anytime on weekends and public holidays.

For more regions and specific requirements, click here.

Food & grocery

Save on your weekly essentials with discounts from some of New Zealand’s favourite supermarket retailers. Terms and conditions apply check out the links for more information.

• Woolworths - 5% discount on Tuesdays at select stores
• New World - Selected stores offer special deals and discounts for SuperGold Card holders. Check with your local store for specific offers
• FreshChoice – 5% discount on Tuesdays
• Four Square – Selected stores offer exclusive discounts to SuperGold Card holders. Check with your local store for specific offers
• Huckleberry - 5% discount on full-priced items every Tuesday
• The Mad Butcher - 5% discount at selected stores
• My Food Bag - 50% off your first delivery of My Food Bag

Dining out

We’ve handpicked some of the best restaurants nationwide for you, who offer senior discounts. Can I take your order?

Cafes

• The Coffee Club – 10% off your total bill at selected cafes
• Columbus Coffee - 10% off your total bill when you spend $20 or more at selected cafes.

Restaurants

Auckland

• Muldoon's Irish Bar and Restaurant (Orewa) – 10% off your total bill
• Monsoon Thai Restaurant (Devonport) – 10% off your total bill
• Crowne Plaza (Auckland City) - 10% off accommodation and restaurant food
• The Kingslander (Kingsland) – 25% off lunch between 12pm – 4pm (excluding game days)
• The Riverhead (Riverhead) – 10% off your total bill on Tuesdays
• Annabelles Restaurant (Saint Heliers) - 25% off your total bill.

Waikato

• Poppa’s Pizza (Hamilton) – 5% off selected pizzas on Mondays
• The Quadrant Pub & Kitchen (Hamilton) – 15% discount on your total bill
• Nami Japanese Restaurant (Hamilton) - 10% off the dinner menu from Monday – Thursday
• Coromandel Hotel (Coromandel) - 5% off main meals at the restaurant
• Royal Cambridge Indian Restaurant (Cambridge) - 10% off your total bill.

Bay of Plenty

• Lone Star (Tauranga) - 5% off your total bill
• The Phoenix (Tauranga) - 10% off your total bill every Tuesday
• Nautilus Restaurant (Tauranga) - $18.90 lunch deal or $28.90 for dinner, plus dine free on your birthday
• The Strand (Whakatane) - 10% off your total bill
• Angelo's Pizza (Waihi) - 10% off your total bill.

Wellington

• Dockside Restaurant & Bar (Queens Wharf) - 15% off your total bill
• CBK (Masterton) - 20% off your brunch, lunch or dinner bill between Monday – Thursday
• Staten Eatery (Te Aro) - 25% off your total bill
• Great India Restaurant (Te Aro) – 20% off your total bill
• Mama's Sizzler Restaurant and Bar (Johnsonville) - 20% off your total bill every day until 3pm.

Canterbury

• The Good Home (Prebbleton) – 15% off your lunch bill between Monday – Thursday
• Sumner Social (Sumner) - 10% off food when you dine on a weekday
• Bishop Brothers Public Shop (Bishopdale) - 15% off restaurant meals
• La Porchetta (Riccarton) – 10% off your total bill
• The Speight’s Ale House (Timaru) – 5% off your total bill.

Enjoy restaurant discounts with First Table

In addition to the fantastic restaurant discounts you can get with your SuperGold Card, First Table is another great way to save on dining out. Many restaurants offer 50% off for diners who book their ‘first tables’ of the night through this app. If you're eager to explore new dining experiences at half the usual price and relish an early meal time of say 5.30 or 6pm, then First Table has a huge selection of member restaurants. Bon appétit!

Travel & Accommodation

Wherever your adventures take you, enjoy travel benefits with your SuperGold Card.

• Air New Zealand – Get a discounted Koru membership for one, two or five years
• Interislander Ferries - Discounts on ferry travel between the North and South Islands
• Great Journeys New Zealand - 10% off All Northern Explorer, TranzAlpine & Coastal Pacific train fares
• Heliworks Mt Cook - 20% off your scenic flight
• Heritage Hotels – 15% off the best available rate at participating hotels
• Fable Hotels & Resorts - 15% off website deals
• Scenic Hotels – 10% discount on the ‘Best Flexible’ accommodation rate
• Millennium Hotels - $159 per night Bed & Breakfast special in 12 locations

Automotive & Fuel

Save big with SuperGold Card petrol discounts.

• NPD Ltd – Up to 15c off per litre at selected locations
• Challenge Fuel – 8-12c off fuel every day
• Caltex – Get an extra 2c off per litre every day (can be used in conjunction with other deals).

Utilities

• Genesis Energy - 100 hours of free power and a $50 credit when you sign-up
• One NZ – Broadband from just $40 per month
• 2degrees – Monthly mobile plans from as little as $25 per month

Health & Well-being

• Specsavers - Half price eye tests and 25% off the total price of one pair of glasses from $169
• MoleMap - 15% off any MoleMap surveillance appointment
• Unichem – 5%-10% off in-store purchases and free flu vaccines. Check your local Unichem for available discounts
• Life Pharmacy – 5%-10% off in-store purchases and free flu vaccines. Check your local Life Pharmacy for available discounts.

Entertainment & Leisure

• Hoyts Cinemas - $9 movie tickets every day for sessions starting before 5pm
• Auckland Zoo - $16.50 entry on weekdays
• MOTAT – Free entry any day of the week
• Butterfly Creek - $7 off entry any day of the week
• Redwoods Treewalk & Nightlights - $15 off entry.

From travel and dining to health and entertainment, your SuperGold Card offers a treasure trove of discounts. For a complete list of discounts, offers and more information, visit the official SuperGold Card website. Embrace your golden years with savings aplenty – because every moment deserves a touch of golden magic. Live life to the fullest with your SuperGold Card in hand!