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In 2025, New Zealand saw a record 58,460 KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals, exceeding first-home applications, prompting fund managers to restructure and hire staff to reduce delays.
In 2025, New Zealand's KiwiSaver managers faced rising pressure as hardship withdrawal applications reached 58,460—10,000 more than first-home withdrawals—with $514.8 million withdrawn.
Providers including Fisher Funds, Milford Asset Management, and Westpac reported delays and responded by restructuring teams, hiring temporary staff, relocating roles, and improving processes.
The surge reflects growing household financial stress, prompting systemic adjustments to maintain timely support.
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En 2025, Nueva Zelanda vio un récord de 58,460 retiros por dificultades de KiwiSaver, superando las solicitudes de primer hogar, lo que llevó a los administradores de fondos a reestructurar y contratar personal para reducir las demoras.