KiwiSaver Rule Change From 1 April 2026: Contributions Rise to 3.5% and What Workers Must Do Now
A significant change to New Zealand’s retirement savings system is less than a month away. From 1 April 2026, the minimum KiwiSaver contribution rate will increase from 3% to 3.5% of an employee’s gross salary. For most workers, the adjustment will happen automatically through payroll. But understanding what is changing and why matters, especially for … Read more