Kiwisaver stories
Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app
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Feijoa's round-up savings app earns INFINZ Awards innovation finalist spot as the fintech targets bigger KiwiSaver balances.
MAS and Feijoa turn daily spending into KiwiSaver growth
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MAS and Feijoa offer KiwiSaver round-ups as members can divert spare change from everyday spending into retirement savings at no extra cost.
Feijoa wins audience vote with KiwiSaver round-up app
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KiwiSaver round-up app Feijoa has clinched the Audience Choice award at the Kiwibank Start Up Pitch Breakfast in Wellington.
Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms
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Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.
Dashr unveils Open Banking dashboard for Kiwis' cash
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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New Zealand startup Dashr has launched an Open Banking-based dashboard letting households see all their cash and investments in one place.
Feijoa joins Fintech Lab to boost Kiwis' KiwiSaver
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Feijoa joins Creative HQ's Fintech Lab to scale its round-up saving app, aiming to lift inconsistent KiwiSaver contributions nationwide.
More flexibility, less ghosting: Here's what the world of work will look like in 2026
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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By 2026, work will be more flexible and AI-driven, as tougher compliance, on-demand jobs and faster hiring reshape life for Kiwi workers.
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.
Link advisers to gain AI tools as Afterburner boosts efficiency
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Link Financial Group partners with Afterburner AI to equip advisers with automation tools, cutting admin time drastically to boost client service delivery.
Feijoa app praised for boosting KiwiSaver access via round-ups
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Feijoa app, praised in Retirement Commission's 2025 review, boosts KiwiSaver access by rounding up spare change to increase savings for more Kiwis.
NZ family seeks NZD $500,000 for son's CAR T-cell cancer trial in US
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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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.
Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Calls rise for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin's 76-fold return over 10 years dwarfs typical fund growth, urging advisers to embrace digital assets.
AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss
Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Nimbl predicts AI will create new job roles and growth, transforming the workforce with personalised services rather than causing redundancies.
Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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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.
Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector
Tue, 20th May 2025
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Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.
Booster's Savvy card awarded for innovation in finance
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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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.
Michele Blake appointed head of distribution at Kōura Wealth
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Michele Blake takes helm at Kōura Wealth's Distribution, aiming to enhance financial advisors' potential in optimising KiwiSaver amid rapid company growth.
Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.
What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account
Thu, 16th May 2024
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AI could revolutionise KiwiSaver accounts by providing real-time data insights, optimising investments, and driving wealth creation for 3.25+ million investors.
KiwiSaver firm Generate hit by data breach
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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KiwiSaver provider Generate reports a data breach exposing personal information of 26,000 customers over a one-month period, sparking identity theft concerns.