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Retirement Commission

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
22nd Sep 23, 1:53pm
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The ACT Party slams the Retirement Commission as 'insular' and unrealistic
New research shows a majority of New Zealand families struggling financially
15th Aug 23, 7:09pm
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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
by Toby Allen
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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
by Jason Walls
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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
Results in latest interest.co.nz reader poll show strong support for PM changing his mind and raising the retirement age to 67
23rd Jul 13, 1:16pm
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Results in latest interest.co.nz reader poll show strong support for PM changing his mind and raising the retirement age to 67
Housing affordability a looming retirement income crisis, retiring Retirement Commissioner Crossan says
11th Dec 12, 9:08am
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Housing affordability a looming retirement income crisis, retiring Retirement Commissioner Crossan says
Key won't budge on Super at 65 stance even if European situation deteriorates to point where govt needs to look at policy changes
21st May 12, 5:57pm
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Key won't budge on Super at 65 stance even if European situation deteriorates to point where govt needs to look at policy changes
Opinion: Amanda Morrall looks at the ticking time bomb of unsustainable NZ Super and asks why the govt isn't doing something, anything, to address the problem?
4th Apr 12, 2:34pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Opinion: Amanda Morrall looks at the ticking time bomb of unsustainable NZ Super and asks why the govt isn't doing something, anything, to address the problem?
Labour's savings policy will support Retirement Commissioner's call to raise retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2033, TV3 reports
27th Oct 11, 12:14pm
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Labour's savings policy will support Retirement Commissioner's call to raise retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2033, TV3 reports
Retirement Commissioner says principles of individual entitlement at risk for New Zealand Super; accuses Government of political cowardice
16th Sep 11, 9:22am
by Amanda Morrall
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Retirement Commissioner says principles of individual entitlement at risk for New Zealand Super; accuses Government of political cowardice
Retirement Commission lashes out at Government for not addressing impending funding crunch with New Zealand Superannuation
12th Jul 11, 1:37pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Retirement Commission lashes out at Government for not addressing impending funding crunch with New Zealand Superannuation
Opinion: The time is right to break the impasse and raise the superannuation age
27th Jun 11, 10:44am
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Opinion: The time is right to break the impasse and raise the superannuation age
Should the financial services sector shout New Zealanders a free, unbiased advisory service aimed at improving financial well-being and money smarts?
23rd Jun 11, 9:18am
by Amanda Morrall
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Should the financial services sector shout New Zealanders a free, unbiased advisory service aimed at improving financial well-being and money smarts?
Retirement Commissioner calls on Government to fess up on "dumb debt" credit card statements; wants more financial literacy funding for schools. Your view?
22nd Jun 11, 8:28am
by Amanda Morrall
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Retirement Commissioner calls on Government to fess up on "dumb debt" credit card statements; wants more financial literacy funding for schools. Your view?
Commerce Minister Simon Power announces financial summit to crack down on loan sharks, make borrowers understand the true cost of debt
21st Jun 11, 10:19am
by Amanda Morrall
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Commerce Minister Simon Power announces financial summit to crack down on loan sharks, make borrowers understand the true cost of debt
Opinion: Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall looks at the importance of DIY retirement planning. Your view?
4th May 11, 5:10pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Opinion: Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall looks at the importance of DIY retirement planning. Your view?
KiwiSaver Q&A: mortgage repayment versus retirement savings. Will I be better off paying down the mortgage before helping my kids financially?
26th Apr 11, 6:52pm
by Amanda Morrall
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KiwiSaver Q&A: mortgage repayment versus retirement savings. Will I be better off paying down the mortgage before helping my kids financially?
KiwiSaver Q&A: Will $2 a day give our baby a fighting chance for a decent retirement? If so, how should I go about it?
21st Apr 11, 5:40pm
by Amanda Morrall
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KiwiSaver Q&A: Will $2 a day give our baby a fighting chance for a decent retirement? If so, how should I go about it?
Working longer, lifting retirement age touted by OECD as means to preserve pensions for longer living aging population. Your view?
18th Mar 11, 10:06am
by Amanda Morrall
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Working longer, lifting retirement age touted by OECD as means to preserve pensions for longer living aging population. Your view?