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Kiwisaver Changes 2026

1 April 2026 From 1 April 2026, employer and employee contributions to Kiwisaver will increase to 3.5%. Employers will be required to contribute to 16 and 17 year olds Kiwisaver if they are enrolled in Kiwisaver. How to prepare:Check your employment contracts and what the specified minimum rates are.Let your employees know about the changes - they will likely experience a decrease in take home pay due to the increase in their Kiwisaver contribution.Employees can request a temporar...

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