KiwiSaver v wealth manager: Who’s best to manage our $1m nest egg? – Mary Holm
A: There are two unusual elements in your letter: you’re giving up home ownership in retirement. And your…
The signs all point to the end of New Zealand’s property obsession
For decades, owning property has been considered the most reliable path to wealth, but there are powerful signals…
National’s KiwiSaver proposal wins small business support but raises fairness concerns
Rebecca “Bex” Twemlow, founding director of Firebrand, said she was “really pleased” about the National Party’s KiwiSaver proposal.…
Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed
But the timing could not be worse. Nearly 26% of New Zealanders say they’re struggling to get by…
New Zealand has a boomer problem
We have too many boomers and not enough young workers to fund their retirements. National thinks its new…
Election 2026: National’s KiwiSaver contribution proposal would lead Government to get more money from Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax
National is suggesting increasing employer contributions by 0.5% per year over four years, taking it from 4% in…
KiwiSaver 12% plan risks backfiring without total pay ban, provider warns
“If we’re serious about building the future, and I am, it’s time to aim higher.” Simplicity managing director…
Election 2026: National promises to lift default KiwiSaver contribution to 12%
The change would be phased in, going up 0.5 percentage points a year a year from 2029. “If…
The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances
The average withdrawal was about $10,000. Wrightson said it could have a lasting effect on a person’s retirement…
Call for kids’ KiwiSaver to counter NZ’s weak savings record
“I think the core of it would be to imitate the things that have made KiwiSaver itself successful…
Wall Street jitters: KiwiSaver managers trim tech exposure amid AI bubble fears
KiwiSaver providers generally have exposure to US stocks because they account for about 60% of the world market.…
Fraud and double-dipping as KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals spike
“I think it’s concerning because behind every application is a person, a New Zealand family who’s struggling to…