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KiwiSaver is a world of confusion to employees, employers, financial advisers, and even those running it. We're confused too.

While employees can simply sign up to KiwiSaver and be allocated a default provider and a default scheme, those looking to make an educated investment face a big challenge. There are 33 scheme providers and over 170 managed funds to choose from. How do you compare them?

For more information about KiwiSaver see our free website www.consumersaver.org.nz.

Highlights of this report


Comparing fees


Most schemes have confusing and imprecise fee information Read more

Taxes on fees


Do taxes apply to fees or not? Read more

Comparing returns


Comparing scheme providers on the basis of their returns is difficult Read more

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