Fund news
2025 Election Results
Voting for four member-elected trustee directors to take office for a three-year term from 1 November 2025 until 31 October 2028.
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Benefit payment processing freeze-midAug
Part of the annual review process following each 30 June Fund year-end is the calculation and allocation of final year-end earnings rates.
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Tax rules for ESCT from 1 April 2025
Effective 1 April 2025 (and as announced in Budget 2024) the income ranges for determining the rate of employer’s superannuation contribution tax (ESCT)
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New login process FAQs
You may see some changes to our login page, as we’ve upgraded the login process to make it easier and more secure. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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New login process
We’re changing the way you sign in to your account. Having to contact the Helpline each time you need to reset your PIN will soon be a thing of the past.
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Protect Your Online Presence
Cyber Smart Week is a yearly event that highlights the significance of online security and motivates New Zealanders to take proactive measures.
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Benefit payment processing freeze-midAug
Each year, as part of the annual review process and to enable the calculation and allocation of final year-end earnings rates.
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Compounding returns
Compounding returns (commonly described as “compound interest”) are an important concept in the financial world.
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Financial tools for 2023
Budgeting helps you plan for the unexpected. Saving for retirement and building an emergency savings buffer can give you peace of mind for the future.
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Planning for retirement
What are your retirement goals? The concept of retirement means different things to different people. Whether it is the opportunity to travel, spend time with family, start a new project,
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Election Results
Voting for four Member-elected Trustee Directors to take office for a three-year term from 1 November 2022 until 31 October 2025 (subject to the provisions governing the Fund) closed on Friday 9 Sep.
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Voting now open!
Voting is now open to elect four Member-elected Trustee Directors, whose three-year tenure will commence on 1 November 2022.
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Nominations Now Open!
A feature of the NZAS Retirement Fund is your ability to have a say in how it is managed.
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What’s causing recent market volatility?
This recent market volatility is simply a reflection of the markets returning to a more normal monetary policy setting environment.
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Planning for a ‘rainy day’
Saving for a ‘rainy day’ is an idiom many of us will know; It is the savings principle of putting some money aside today for a future time of need.
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New website launch
We are delighted to announce the recent launch of our new NZAS Retirement Fund website! This site is designed to improve site functionality, navigation, and security and is hosted under the new domain
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Switching your investment fund
The Fund offers four investment options (Cash, Conservative, Balanced, and Growth) for you to choose from.
Things to think about before you retire
The concept of retirement means different things to different people.
Voting now open
A feature of the NZAS Retirement Fund is your ability to have a say in how it is managed.
What’s happening with NZAS Retirement ?
Following the recent announcement from Rio Tinto, members will likely have questions about the NZAS Retirement Fund and their retirement savings. Please login to your online account to view the latest
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We will keep you updated
Members may have questions about the Fund and their retirement savings following the recent announcement from Rio Tinto.
Death benefit payment process changes
After 1 October 2020 all members’ death benefits will be paid automatically to their estates.
Your newly elected Trustee Directors
Voting for four Member-elected Trustee Directors to take office for a three-year term from 1 Nov 2019 until 31 Oct 2022 (subject to the provisions governing the Fund) closed on Friday 27 Sep 2019.
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NZAS - interest rate error
On the evening of Friday 16 February 2018, an incorrect interest rate was applied to the process which calculated the balances of members who were invested in the Growth investment option.
Don’t panic - the world is not falling
It's not easy to hold your nerve as you watch share markets plunge – but 'don’t panic' really is good advice.
Recent KiwiSaver changes
In March 2019, the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2018-19, Modernising Tax Administration, and Remedial Matters) Act 2019 became law and made a number of changes to the KiwiSaver Act 2006.
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Kiwis spend more time
Many New Zealanders spend longer choosing a movie to watch than checking their retirement savings, reveals the Financial Markets Authority.
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Top 5 tips for planning your savings
Setting financial goals (and sticking to them) can play a big role in helping you achieve the retirement lifestyle you want.
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Helpline–Behind the scene chat with Luke
We speak with Luke, one of the Helpline team members who answers the phones, about what commonly asked questions members have, his role, and when someone should call in to the team.
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Estate planning - more than just a Will
Protect what’s important to you by planning ahead. Make sure your loved ones are taken care of, and your assets are distributed how you want, if something were to happen to you.
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