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Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed

Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed

Asking people to find extra money to lock away in KiwiSaver during a cost-of-living crunch risks pushing them in the opposite direction.

24.11.2025 8

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Aaron Gilbert

KiwiSaver at a crossroads: budget another missed opportunity to fix NZ’s underperforming retirement scheme

KiwiSaver balances remain shockingly low, and constant changes risk undermining faith in a system that is already failing future retirees.

23.05.2025 10

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Aaron Gilbert

KiwiSaver shakeup: private asset investment has risks that could outweigh the rewards

Since its creation, the KiwiSaver scheme has faced multiple tweaks. But the government’s latest proposed changes risk the system’s transparency...

02.02.2025 7

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Aaron Gilbert

Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks

The Commerce Commission’s banking market study has concluded more competition is required to reduce the profits of the big four banks. But the...

22.08.2024 10

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Aaron Gilbert