NZ Super

Retirement saving - now is good

With the recent introduction of new NZ Super rates and compulsory employer contributions to KiwiSaver, now is a good time to start thinking seriously about retirement saving.
 

Residential Care Subsidy - Viv and John

Kiwi Story

Viv was in her late 70s. Her husband John was in his 80s. John suffered a stroke a year ago and had been ...

Impact on government benefits

There are several government-provided benefits that can be reduced if you have other "income". The main benefits that could apply to a retiree include:

New Zealand Superannuation

New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) is a pension paid by the State to most New Zealand residents from age 65 until death.

Glossary: pension
An income paid at regular intervals to a retired person, by a government or through an employer superannuation scheme.

Sources of income

Most retired New Zealanders get their income from two main sources - a pension from the government, called New Zealand Superann

Glossary: pension
An income paid at regular intervals to a retired person, by a government or through an employer superannuation scheme.