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KiwiSaver early withdrawals reached record monthly high in March as more savers tap funds for first homes and financial hardship

KiwiSaver early withdrawals reached record monthly high in March as more savers tap funds for first homes and financial hardship

Over 7,500 people made early KiwiSaver withdrawals in February, taking out $186 million

Over 7,500 people made early KiwiSaver withdrawals in February, taking out $186 million

KiwiSaver members withdrew over $143 million in early withdrawals in January, marking the highest January amount on record

KiwiSaver members withdrew over $143 million in early withdrawals in January, marking the highest January amount on record

More people turned to Kiwisaver as a financial safety net during 2024, withdrawing $2 billion

More people turned to Kiwisaver as a financial safety net during 2024, withdrawing $2 billion

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals during October tick over $200 million for the first month ever

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals during October tick over $200 million for the first month ever

Company liquidations hit highest monthly level in a decade, Centrix says

Company liquidations hit highest monthly level in a decade, Centrix says

Over 7,500 people made early KiwiSaver withdrawals in September, tapping into over $176 million for home ownership and financial hardship reasons

Over 7,500 people made early KiwiSaver withdrawals in September, tapping into over $176 million for home ownership and financial hardship reasons

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit $183 million in August, marking third highest amount withdrawn this year because of financial hardship and home ownership demand

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit $183 million in August, marking third highest amount withdrawn this year because of financial hardship and home ownership demand

Record $191 million in early KiwiSaver withdrawals during July as more people tap into KiwiSaver for first homes and financial hardship reasons

Record $191 million in early KiwiSaver withdrawals during July as more people tap into KiwiSaver for first homes and financial hardship reasons

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

KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership fall while financial hardship withdrawals continue to rise as people withdraw $160 million from their KiwiSaver in April

KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership fall while financial hardship withdrawals continue to rise as people withdraw $160 million from their KiwiSaver in April

KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals hit an all-time high of $29.3 million in March, while first home withdrawals jumped to $143.7 million

KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals hit an all-time high of $29.3 million in March, while first home withdrawals jumped to $143.7 million

Changes to consumer lending rules from December 1 bring increased requirement to verify borrower information and assess suitability

Changes to consumer lending rules from December 1 bring increased requirement to verify borrower information and assess suitability

Taxpayers to support struggling foreign nationals until September; Govt continues to refuse to allow those who have lost their jobs access to the benefit

Taxpayers to support struggling foreign nationals until September; Govt continues to refuse to allow those who have lost their jobs access to the benefit