New Zealand Superannuation

July 2026 Residency Rule Change Could Leave Thousands of Kiwis Without NZ Super — Are You at Risk?

February 23, 2026 at 8:51 pm by
July 2026 Residency Rule Change Could Leave Thousands of Kiwis Without NZ Super — Are You at Risk?

When 68-year-old former engineer Ravi Patel returned to New Zealand in late 2025 after decades of working in Australia, he expected to step back into the comfort of home. He also expected the reliable income of New Zealand Superannuation, which he had assumed would be available to him as a New Zealand citizen who had … Read more

NZ Super Is Not Enough for Thousands of Seniors in 2026 — The Retirement Income Crisis Nobody Is Talking About

February 23, 2026 at 8:45 pm by
NZ Super Is Not Enough for Thousands of Seniors in 2026 — The Retirement Income Crisis Nobody Is Talking About

Margaret Thompson never pictured herself counting coins at 72. After four decades working in retail across Hamilton, she assumed retirement would bring quiet mornings, occasional trips to see the grandchildren, and the freedom that comes from finally stepping away from work. The reality has been something different. Most of her New Zealand Superannuation payment is … Read more