Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka said residents had long "faced uncertainty, especially when moving out and waiting for their money to be repaid". 

Proposed retirement village changes aim to give 'certainty' to families

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka said residents had long "faced uncertainty, especially when moving out and waiting for their money to be repaid".

Thursday 10:00am

3:09

Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon

National's KiwiSaver plan could add millions to balances - but there's a catch

Simplicity managing director Sam Stubbs has said the policy could be a "turning point for economic growth" in New Zealand.

Mon, Nov 24

The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances

The KiwiSaver members wiping out their balances

Hardship withdrawals have increased substantially in recent years as cost-of-living pressure has gone on households.

Sun, Nov 23

File image of care worker

Ageing crisis? NZ 'not ready' as over-65s set to double

"We're not really planning for that in terms of our infrastructure provision at all," a researcher says when asked if New Zealand is ready for an ageing population.

Sun, Oct 19

Sam Uffindell is pushing for his leader to take the workable key parts “and make sure we build that into something”.

'People will be disgruntled' — leak of National MP talking up Labour policy

National MP for Tauranga Sam Uffindell praised a Labour MP's private member’s bill.

Thu, Jul 24

With falling house prices, fewer retirees can rely on their home as a nest egg

With falling house prices, fewer retirees can rely on their home as a nest egg

Retirement is beginning to look very different for Kiwis, with growing numbers still renting, paying a mortage, or owning a home of decreasing value.

Thu, Jul 17

May 2025
What will the Govt's big KiwiSaver changes mean for you?

What will the Govt's big KiwiSaver changes mean for you?

The changes were revealed earlier today as a significant part of Budget 2025 and heavily speculated about before the announcement.

Thu, May 22

September 2024
Stats NZ projects the proportion of people aged 65+ will reach 20% of the population by 2028.

Opinion: Looming crisis means NZ must rethink how it pays for aged care

NZ could learn from Australia's example of making wealthier people pay a fairer share of aged care costs, writes Claire Dale.

September 19, 2024

An unhappy couple.

Increasing number of Kiwi couples divorcing in later life

Divorce coach Bridgette Jackson said retirement and children leaving home can be stressors in a relationship.

September 3, 2024

A Retirement Commission study shows NZ's rental market isn't ready for a large increase in older tenants. Composite image by Crystal Choi (Source: iStock / 1News)

Landlords aren't ready for ageing tenants - so, what do we do now?

Many more New Zealanders will be renting in their retirement, but the country’s rental market isn’t prepared for that silver tsunami. 1News explores potential solutions to a growing problem.

September 2, 2024

August 2024
Residents of a Christchurch retirement village are travelling the world using virtual reality headsets.

Retirement village residents scuba dive, travel the globe — with VR

Russley Village residents in Christchurch are transporting themselves virtually to locations around the world.

August 23, 2024

An average of 23% of people aged 65-69 in OECD countries are still working.

Retirement as we know it is ending – is it time to rethink the working age?

Analysis: It’s time to re-evaluate the relationships between age, society and economy, writes Sajia Ferdous.

August 5, 2024

July 2024
Sophie Hallwright

Why at (almost) 33 I'm scared of being old and broke

Many women end up financially under-prepared for retirement, and I'm striving to avoid that now.

July 9, 2024

June 2024
What steps should you be taking now to ensure you have enough funds in older age? Composition image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: Getty / 1News)

Explainer

How much money will you need in retirement?

And what steps should you be taking now to make sure you have those funds?

June 17, 2024

March 2024
There are plenty of things to consider when it comes to the country's superannuation scheme

Is 65 still the magic number? What to know about NZ's superannuation debate

With questions over the sustainability of the current superannuation scheme, pension tension in NZ remains high. So, should the superannuation age change?

March 18, 2024

September 2023
A cross-party agreement on a seniors policy is unlikely to happen after this year’s general election.

Political parties remain split on raising retirement age

A cross-party agreement on a seniors policy is unlikely to happen after this year’s general election.

September 6, 2023