Public Trust launches new system to streamline process for making KiwiSaver financial hardship and serious illness withdrawals
“The new system aims to deliver better outcomes for [Kiwis] and for our providers. “Critically, it means we…
Simplicity commits $30m to Bridgewest deep tech and health fund
“This investment provides more than just funding for Kiwi technology – it’s a bridge to global markets for…
How a 12% KiwiSaver rate reshapes retirement saving – Generate Wealth Weekly
READ MORE: Is 12% too high? That is not a trivial comparison. Australia’s superannuation system now holds more…
Election 2026: National launches new KiwiSaver policies as Simeon Brown compares NZ First, Act to children
That’s despite Peters saying in April that NZ First “won’t do a deal with Labour” and confirming “nothing…
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals surge as living costs hit households
Although the increase in hardship withdrawals is significant, only a small proportion of members access their funds early.…
KiwiSaver turns 20: Why New Zealand’s savings scheme needs a bold reset – Fraser Whineray
That is why reform needs super-majority legitimacy. Not 51%, nor a Budget surprise. Not a trophy for any…
Inside Economics: Could KiwiSaver funds buy back our banks over time? – Liam Dann
Hi, Judith, I like the idea… in theory at least. I certainly like it more than trying to…
The average KiwiSaver balance for your age
Average balances increase with age, and men have higher averages at every level except among the oldest KiwiSaver…
KiwiSaver satisfaction up but low-income savers and women risk missing out
And it’s younger people on incomes under $50,000 that are being hit hardest. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon…
NZ First wants KiwiSaver members to help the Government buy BNZ, believes credit rating agencies will be fine with debt burden
Asked by the Herald to elaborate on how the Crown would fund the purchase, a spokesman for the…
KiwiSaver from birth? It’s a big idea worth debating – but the details will decide whether it truly delivers – Generate Wealth Weekly
Beyond the individual benefit, there’s a broader system upside. KiwiSaver has become a cornerstone of New Zealand’s financial…
KiwiSaver exodus: Sharp rise in full and partial withdrawals by members
“So of the $143 billion funds under management in KiwiSaver, it’s a very small proportion. “It probably reflects…