Don't miss out on $521 of ’free’ money

Ensure you get the Government Contribution to your KiwiSaver

It’s nearly that time when the Government will contribute up to $521 to your KiwiSaver so long as you’ve contributed at least $1,042 before 30 June each year.

If you are short then there is still time to contribute and make up the shortfall. If you would like help to check your contributions or with how to contribute then please get in touch.

The main groups that tend to miss out on the Government KiwiSaver contribution are stay at home parents, the self-employed and lower income earners. If you have friends or family in these groups then please put them in touch with me to help and ensure that they don’t miss out.

Even if you can’t contribute the full amount, you can still get 50 cents for every dollar you put before 30 June.

Note that you will not get the full contribution if:

• you turned 18 part-way through the year

• you no longer meet the eligibility criteria (e.g. you turned 65 or moved outside New Zealand).

More details on the Government Contribution to KiwiSaver can be found here on IRD’s website.