Useful links

For more information on any of the topics below, click the link and check out other resources on the web.

Banking issues

Banking Ombudsman
Phone 0800 805 950
www.bankombudsman.org.nz

Budget advice and assistance

If you would like help with budgeting advice and assistance, contact the New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services. Or you'll find the local service listed in your White Pages under "Budget Advice Services". The service is free.

Company superannuation scheme issues

ASFONZ
04 381 3382
www.asfonz.org.nz

Government Actuary at the Insurance & Superannuation Unit
04 913 3651
www.isu.govt.nz

Complaint about a superannuation scheme

If the issue relates to an employer (company) super scheme:

1. Contact the Trustees of the scheme to lodge your complaint. The information your employer provides to you about the scheme (for example the Annual Report) will detail how to do this.
2. Contact the Insurance & Superannuation Unit
   Ph 04 913 3651
   www.isu.govt.nz

If the issue relates to a personal (retail) super scheme:

1. Contact the Trustees of the scheme to lodge your complaint. The product provider will be able to advise you how to do this.
2. Contact the Insurance & Saving Ombudsman.
   Ph 0800 888 202
   www.iombudsman.org.nz
3. Contact the Insurance & Superannuation Unit
   Ph 04 913 3651
   www.isu.govt.nz

Consumer information

Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Phone 04-474 2750
www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz

Consumer's Institute
Phone 04-384 7963
www.consumer.org.nz

Financial industry associations

Investment, Savings and Insurance Association (ISI)
www.isi.org.nz

Institute of Financial Advisers
www.ifa.org.nz

Financial Services Federation
www.fsf.org.nz

New Zealand Bankers' Association
www.nzba.org.nz
Phone +64 4 472 8838

New Zealand Society of Actuaries
society.acturaries@clear.net.nz

Government Superannuation Fund (for public service employees)

Government Superannuation Fund (public service employees superannuation scheme)
The Schemes Administrator
Government Superannuation Fund
P.O.Box 3614
Wellington
Phone 0800 654 731
gsf@datacom.co.nz

How many superannuation schemes are there in NZ?

Registered Superannuation schemes are listed with the Government Actuary. The Government Actuary can be contacted at:
Insurance & Superannuation Unit
Ph 04 913 3651
www.isu.govt.nz

Investment scams

If you need to report an investment scam, or if you suspect one, you should contact:
Securities Commission
Phone 04 472 9830
www.sec-com.govt.nz

NZ Superannuation administration and entitlements

NZ Superannuation administration and entitlement
Work & Income's Superannuation Helpline
0800 552 002
www.winz.govt.nz

Overseas people wanting information about retiring in NZ

Overseas people wanting information about retiring in NZ
NZ Immigration Service
Phone 0508 558 855
www.immigration.govt.nz

Policy affecting older persons

Ministry of Social Development Office for Senior Citizens
Phone 04 916 3758
www.osc.govt.nz

Research about issues relating to older age/retirement

Age Concern
Phone 04 801 9338
www.ageconcern.org.nz

Ministry of Social Development
Phone 04 916 3300
www.msd.govt.nz

Residential Care Subsidy (the Government Subsidy)

For information about the Residential Care Subsidy, including eligibility and subsidy levels, contact:
Work and Income
Toll Free Phone 0800 999 727
www.winz.govt.nz

Rest homes

Rest Homes
HealthCare Providers NZ
Phone 04 473 3159
www.healthcareproviders.org.nz

Retirement age in the workplace

Retirement age in the workplace
Human Rights Commission
Phone 0800 496 877
www.hrc.co.nz

Retirement lifestyle courses & seminars

Age Concern
Phone 04 801 9338
www.ageconcern.org.nz

Retirement villages

Retirement Villages Association
Phone 04 499 7090
www.retirementvillages.org.nz

Savings product or product provider complaints

If you want to make a complaint about a savings or insurance product, or a product provider:
Insurance & Savings Ombudsman
0800 888 202
www.iombudsman.org.nz

Statistics on ageing population & statistics on saving

Statistics NZ
Phone 0508 525 525
www.stats.govt.nz

Tax issues

Inland Revenue Department
Phone 0800 227 774
www.ird.govt.nz

Inland Revenue's website contains information on rebate claims, tax returns and personal summaries. You can also download forms, stationery and tax returns, and calculate your tax online.