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KiwiSaver

Is my kiwi saver transferable? If not whats the process?

Posted by greenvan. 2 replies. Latest activity on 24 November 2014.

Is 55 too old to re locate to Australia from NZ and will I qualify for an Australian pension?

Posted by greenvan. 3 replies. Latest activity on 07 November 2023.

Is it possible to have NZ super switched to Australia?

We would like to live in Australia to be near children and grandchildren. Is it possible to have our superannuation paid in Australia? Are there any things to be wary of?

Posted by nananet. 3 replies. Latest activity on 07 November 2023.

NZ KiwiSaver or Aussie Superannuation??

Hi all,

Just heading across to Australia. Can anyone who has made the move give any advice as to whether I should look to convert my Kiwisave across to Aussie superannuation scheme, or am I better…

Posted by rugbydragon. 0 replies. Latest activity on 19 December 2016.

Is AU superannuation compulsory?

I moved to Brisbane 2 weeks ago and have successfully landed a job! They've sent through all the information I need as a newbie and it contains a whole packet on superannuation? I'm only 19 and I…

Posted by nz-kiwi22. 0 replies. Latest activity on 11 May 2018.

Healthcare card versus Commonwealth Health card

Can anyone enlighten us as to eligibility for either of these cards when arriving from NZ to retire on Sunshine Coast Queensland?

Posted by pensioncouple. 1 reply. Latest activity on 21 November 2023.

My parents are retired and would like to move to Aus on the NZ pension

My parents are retired and rely on the NZ pension but would like to move to Aus to be close to their children (myself, my sister and our small children) how do they do this? It seems they can’t…

Posted by retired-moving-to-aus. 1 reply. Latest activity on 02 May 2022.

Queensland pensioner card

Once resident in Queensland, can you qualify for one of these cards whilst being paid NZ Super, or do you have to switch onto the Australian Age Pension (which we would be eligible for when reading…

Posted by pensioncouple. 0 replies. Latest activity on 30 September 2019.