Retirement Commission

Patrick Nolan says getting our retirement policy right now is important for the long-term, young people and future generations

Patrick Nolan says getting our retirement policy right now is important for the long-term, young people and future generations

 Retirement Commission reports 25% gender gap in KiwiSaver balances, with women lagging behind men across most age groups

 Retirement Commission reports 25% gender gap in KiwiSaver balances, with women lagging behind men across most age groups

Massey University's latest retirement expenditure guidelines report finds retirees may need much less than seven figures for retirement

Massey University's latest retirement expenditure guidelines report finds retirees may need much less than seven figures for retirement

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals jump as people withdraw over $182 million from their KiwiSaver in May