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Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app
Data Protection

Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app

Round-ups of coffee and grocery buys could lift KiwiSaver balances by nearly USD $1,000 a year without changing budgets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
MAS and Feijoa turn daily spending into KiwiSaver growth
Fintech

MAS and Feijoa turn daily spending into KiwiSaver growth

Cost-of-living pressure is nudging MAS members towards tiny automatic KiwiSaver top-ups as Feijoa rounds up card spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Feijoa wins audience vote with KiwiSaver round-up app
Fintech

Feijoa wins audience vote with KiwiSaver round-up app

KiwiSaver round-up app Feijoa has clinched the Audience Choice award at the Kiwibank Start Up Pitch Breakfast in Wellington.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms

Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Dashr unveils Open Banking dashboard for Kiwis' cash
Data Protection

Dashr unveils Open Banking dashboard for Kiwis' cash

New Zealand startup Dashr has launched an Open Banking-based dashboard letting households see all their cash and investments in one place.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Feijoa joins Fintech Lab to boost Kiwis' KiwiSaver
Fintech

Feijoa joins Fintech Lab to boost Kiwis' KiwiSaver

Feijoa joins Creative HQ's Fintech Lab to scale its round-up saving app, aiming to lift inconsistent KiwiSaver contributions nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
More flexibility, less ghosting: Here's what the world of work will look like in 2026
Generative AI

More flexibility, less ghosting: Here's what the world of work will look like in 2026

By 2026, work will be more flexible and AI-driven, as tougher compliance, on-demand jobs and faster hiring reshape life for Kiwi workers.

By Neil Webster • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
Data Protection

5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end

New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Feijoa app praised for boosting KiwiSaver access via round-ups
Fintech

Feijoa app praised for boosting KiwiSaver access via round-ups

Feijoa app, praised in Retirement Commission's 2025 review, boosts KiwiSaver access by rounding up spare change to increase savings for more Kiwis.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
NZ family seeks NZD $500,000 for son's CAR T-cell cancer trial in US
NZD

NZ family seeks NZD $500,000 for son's CAR T-cell cancer trial in US

A New Zealand family aims to raise NZD $500,000 to fund their son Hugo's CAR T-cell cancer trial in the US after exhausting local treatment options.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar
Crypto

Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar

Calls rise for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin's 76-fold return over 10 years dwarfs typical fund growth, urging advisers to embrace digital assets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
Fintech

Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high

New Zealanders' US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector
Robotics

Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector

Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Booster's Savvy card awarded for innovation in finance
Customer Experience

Booster's Savvy card awarded for innovation in finance

Booster's Savvy debit card, linked to an investment account, is a finalist at NZ's INFINZ Awards, gaining local and global recognition for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Michele Blake appointed head of distribution at Kōura Wealth
Kiwisaver

Michele Blake appointed head of distribution at Kōura Wealth

Michele Blake takes helm at Kōura Wealth's Distribution, aiming to enhance financial advisors' potential in optimising KiwiSaver amid rapid company growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Crypto

Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin

Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account
Supply Chain

What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account

AI could revolutionise KiwiSaver accounts by providing real-time data insights, optimising investments, and driving wealth creation for 3.25+ million investors.

By Morne Redgard • 5 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

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AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss
Digital Transformation

AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss

Nimbl predicts AI will create new job roles and growth, transforming the workforce with personalised services rather than causing redundancies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025