Retirement Commission
New research out of the Retirement Commission finds growing cost-of-living pressures are forcing some over-65s to make extreme cuts to spending to get by
18th Dec 24, 5:00am
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New research out of the Retirement Commission finds growing cost-of-living pressures are forcing some over-65s to make extreme cuts to spending to get by
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says the Commission’s annual budget has remained unchanged since 2016 and the Commission will be using its financial reserves over the next four years to run the organisation
6th Dec 24, 12:27pm
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Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says the Commission’s annual budget has remained unchanged since 2016 and the Commission will be using its financial reserves over the next four years to run the organisation
How do the Australian and New Zealand retirement income systems compare? The NZIER takes a look
8th Nov 24, 10:40am
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How do the Australian and New Zealand retirement income systems compare? The NZIER takes a look
Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices
26th Oct 24, 9:45am
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Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices
How useful are home equity release products for asset rich but income poor retirees?
27th Sep 24, 9:41am
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How useful are home equity release products for asset rich but income poor retirees?
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson makes the case for cross-party consensus on stable retirement policies and cautions against raising pension age to 67
26th Sep 24, 1:23pm
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Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson makes the case for cross-party consensus on stable retirement policies and cautions against raising pension age to 67
Kiwisaver governance lacks clarity, says Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson, as she calls for comprehensive reform and cabinet-level advocacy
4th Sep 24, 1:31pm
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Kiwisaver governance lacks clarity, says Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson, as she calls for comprehensive reform and cabinet-level advocacy
New Zealanders are falling short on retirement savings – is it time to boost KiwiSaver contributions?
3rd Sep 24, 6:24pm
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New Zealanders are falling short on retirement savings – is it time to boost KiwiSaver contributions?
More people describe their financial position as uncomfortable, and more are worried about their finances from pay to pay. It is increasing for those who have a mortgage, but remains the highest for renters, reports Patrick Nolan
26th Aug 24, 5:27pm
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More people describe their financial position as uncomfortable, and more are worried about their finances from pay to pay. It is increasing for those who have a mortgage, but remains the highest for renters, reports Patrick Nolan
Patrick Nolan says with the 'golden assumption' breaking down quickly now, policymakers will need to turn their attention to why it is so hard for many more people to retire without poverty. A social investment approach is one answer
4th Aug 24, 3:09pm
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Patrick Nolan says with the 'golden assumption' breaking down quickly now, policymakers will need to turn their attention to why it is so hard for many more people to retire without poverty. A social investment approach is one answer
KiwiSavers withdrew $157 million in early home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals during June with Inland Revenue data showing a spike in withdrawals compared to last year
22nd Jul 24, 3:34pm
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KiwiSavers withdrew $157 million in early home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals during June with Inland Revenue data showing a spike in withdrawals compared to last year
KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals jump as people withdraw over $182 million from their KiwiSaver in May
24th Jun 24, 12:56pm
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KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals jump as people withdraw over $182 million from their KiwiSaver in May
No improvement to gender savings gap when it comes to KiwiSaver balances, says Retirement Commission as new research finds men have 25% more than women in their KiwiSaver on average
22nd May 24, 2:36pm
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No improvement to gender savings gap when it comes to KiwiSaver balances, says Retirement Commission as new research finds men have 25% more than women in their KiwiSaver on average
Financial advisory firm National Capital says women are facing $61 billion shortfall in KiwiSaver funds compared to men by retirement
21st May 24, 5:00am
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Financial advisory firm National Capital says women are facing $61 billion shortfall in KiwiSaver funds compared to men by retirement
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KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals hit an all-time high of $29.3 million in March, while first home withdrawals jumped to $143.7 million
30th Apr 24, 12:31pm
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KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals hit an all-time high of $29.3 million in March, while first home withdrawals jumped to $143.7 million
Mind the gap: New research identifies gender pay inequality as primary cause behind 36% difference in KiwiSaver contributions for men and women
3rd Apr 24, 5:30am
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Mind the gap: New research identifies gender pay inequality as primary cause behind 36% difference in KiwiSaver contributions for men and women
The ACT Party slams the Retirement Commission as 'insular' and unrealistic
New research shows a majority of New Zealand families struggling financially
Dame Diana Crossan discusses her time as Retirement Commissioner & the big changes to the retirement landscape she helped initiate. She also explains why she was one of the first of the 97 signatories on the Open Letter on Tax
25th Jun 23, 9:47am
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Dame Diana Crossan discusses her time as Retirement Commissioner & the big changes to the retirement landscape she helped initiate. She also explains why she was one of the first of the 97 signatories on the Open Letter on Tax
Retirement Commission 'de-jargoning money' guide suggests use of 'debt' instead of 'credit' & 'end date' instead of 'maturity'
1st Jun 23, 11:46am
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Retirement Commission 'de-jargoning money' guide suggests use of 'debt' instead of 'credit' & 'end date' instead of 'maturity'
Research done for the Retirement Commission appears to indicate that withdrawals to buy homes have had a big impact on retirement savings of young New Zealanders
6th Apr 22, 2:41pm
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Research done for the Retirement Commission appears to indicate that withdrawals to buy homes have had a big impact on retirement savings of young New Zealanders
Christmas, the summer holidays and now 'back to school' align for some potential buy-now-pay-later pitfalls
1st Feb 22, 4:29pm
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Christmas, the summer holidays and now 'back to school' align for some potential buy-now-pay-later pitfalls
Government documents show the option of increasing the minimum employer KiwiSaver contribution was rejected in favour of adding new 6% and 10% employee contribution options
2nd Jul 18, 2:11pm
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Government documents show the option of increasing the minimum employer KiwiSaver contribution was rejected in favour of adding new 6% and 10% employee contribution options
Super changes won't include means testing or payment change, PM English says after revealing govt work stream to alter settings; Labour says won't raise super age
6th Mar 17, 9:40am
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Super changes won't include means testing or payment change, PM English says after revealing govt work stream to alter settings; Labour says won't raise super age
Geoff Simmons says politicians need to face up to reality and discuss the future of our public pension systems
29th Oct 16, 10:08am
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Geoff Simmons says politicians need to face up to reality and discuss the future of our public pension systems