KiwiSaver changes make saving tougher – Workplace Savings NZ

19 May 2011

The KiwiSaver changes announced in the Budget do not alter the need for people to save for their retirement, but they will make the journey to your savings goal much tougher.

Building Trust in Financial Markets

4 May 2011

The Government has a golden opportunity in this year's Budget on 19 May to continue to build trust in New Zealand's financial markets by not tinkering with KiwiSaver benefits.  Workplace Savings NZ Chairman David Ireland says the industry considers it highly likely that KiwiSaver incentives are at the top of the list of the Government's savings targets in the upcoming Budget, and another casualty might be the first home deposit subsidy from Housing New Zealand.

Media Release - KiwiSaver recommendations “a starting point”

2 February 2011

The Chairman of Workplace Savings NZ David Ireland says the recommendations are a starting point for discussions around KiwiSaver, but not the solution.
“Leaving KiwiSaver voluntary for the time being makes a lot of sense, for the reasons set out in the report, but you can be sure this will not be the end of the compulsion debate"

2010 People’s Choice KiwiSaver Communications Award

29 October 2010

Excellence in communicating with KiwiSaver members during 2010 will be rewarded with the People's Choice Best KiwiSaver Communications Award.  Now in its second year, this Award is the highlight of the annual Workplace Savings NZ industry Communications Awards.

KiwiSaver engagement "vital"

3 May 2010

MEDIA RELEASE: Effective engagement with all KiwiSaver stakeholders in the face of further regulatory change is vital to the ongoing success of the scheme, according to Workplace Savings NZ, the voice of workplace savings.

KiwiSaver regulatory review “timely”

10 March 2010

Workplace Savings NZ says it is concerned about the risk of overburdening KiwiSaver providers with regulatory red tape, but otherwise is entirely supportive of any changes to the rules for regulating KiwiSaver that will benefit KiwiSavers over the long term.

Forum to “de-mystify workplace savings”

6 August 2009

De-mystifying the workplace savings experience is essential if New Zealanders are to understand the information provided to them, and the financial implications of the decisions they make.

KiwiSaver employment law changes welcomed

9 December 2008

KiwiSaver tax-take comment a case of the glass is half empty

5 November 2008

The Association promoting workplace superannuation in New Zealand says it is generally comfortable with the framework for taxation of investment savings currently in place.

National Party “removes KiwiSaver uncertainty”

9 October 2008

The Association promoting workplace superannuation in New Zealand says the National Party's plans for KiwiSaver allays fears the scheme would be rendered unattractive under a National Government.