Think tank proposes automatic KiwiSaver enrolment for children at birth

Waikato TimesThe PostThe PressRNZThursday 13 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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The Institute for Democratic Engagement and Analysis has proposed a scheme where children are automatically enrolled in KiwiSaver from birth. The report suggests government seed payments and matched savings could help children reach between $10,000 and $20,000 in savings by age 18.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 13 Nov 2025, 6:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via The Post

    New think tank unveils kids’ KiwiSaver plan (opens in new tab)

    Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Call for kids' KiwiSaver to counter NZ's weak savings record (opens in new tab)