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National steals KiwiSaver crown

22/06/2026

National’s proposed KiwiSaver changes could mark a major shift in NZ’s retirement savings system. Sam Stubbs shares why making KiwiSaver a bigger part of the election debate could have long-term benefits for savers, the economy, and future governments.

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Recent updates

Socially responsible investing: What does it really mean?

Published 08/12/2022

What does it really mean to be a socially responsible investor, and what does a socially responsible investment fund include or exclude? With climate change bearing pressure on Mother Earth and all…

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charity

Latest Simplicity Foundation donations

Published 31/10/2022

The Simplicity Foundation has made another $379,000 in donations to various Kiwi charities, bringing total donations from the nonprofit KiwiSaver Scheme to $4,715,909.
 
Latest donations went to Inspiring Stories' Future Leaders Programme (pictured here), Trees That Count, Big Brothers Big Sisters,...

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financial literacy

Simplicity gives away thousands of books to help raise Kiwis financial...

Published 01/08/2022

Simplicity has teamed up with Potton & Burton publisher Robbie Burton to produce a smart money guide, in plain English, for all New Zealanders. 

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charity

Simplicity Foundation provides ongoing support to key charity partners

Published 13/07/2022

The Simplicity Foundation has made $420k worth of donations to eight Kiwi ​​charities bringing total donations above $4.2 million. Recipients include some of Simplicity’s long-standing charity partners, as well as some new ones doing amazing work.

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investments

Simplicity fires Fletcher Building, establishes own plasterboard supply chain at 20-40%...

Published 10/06/2022

Simplicity Living, owned by funds managed by default KiwiSaver provider Simplicity, has cancelled all orders for Fletcher Building supplied GIB board, and is directly importing high quality plasterboard for its build to rent homes.

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investments

Why are conservative fund returns worse than growth funds?

Published 02/06/2022

In a bear market, conservative funds performance can be worse than growth funds. And that’s been the case with our Conservative Funds too.

But why?

For the investment experts who understand the mathematics of bond returns, it's perfectly logical. When interest...

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investments

Simplicity invests in new bond supporting women in developing nations

Published 19/05/2022

Simplicity is investing in a new bond issue by the Asian Development Bank supporting women in developing nations making a difference, whether it’s fighting climate change, starting a business or empowering women in their communities.

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events

Don't let this crisis go to waste - Simplicity Roadshow 2022

Published 05/05/2022

Simplicity Roadshow is back on the road. Come and join our team, including founder and Managing Director Sam Stubbs, for a presentation about investing in uncertain times, and why we're optimistic about the future.

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media

Why is New Zealand so darn expensive?

Published 12/04/2022

It is expensive to live in New Zealand. A recent article comparing 10 basic foods across ten countries, showed the cost of food was 50 per cent higher in New Zealand than in the UK. In Australia, a two-year mortgage from a major...

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