Jane Wrightson

Should the age of age of eligibility for national superannuation be raised? And if so when? It's long debated issue and is back on the agenda at a retirement super summit in Wellington this week. It's… Audio

The Retirement Commissioner says people who are working and collecting New Zealand's superannuation could be income tested as one option to ensure keeping the superannuation age at 65.

Her comments… Audio

The Retirement Commissioner is joining budget advisors in raising alarm over the steep rise in people withdrawing money from Kiwisaver as they struggle with rising prices and paying the mortgage… Audio

New research shows New Zealanders want to keep the retirement eligibility age at 65. The University of Otago surveyed almost 13-hundred people - who were strongly opposed to the idea - and raising the… Audio

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Paris is a burning rubbish tip as residents protest plans to raise the retirement age to a level that would still be below ours. Why aren't we agitating for change?  Audio

Fewer retirees are living in houses they own, and many are struggling to afford food and rent.

Forty percent of people aged 65 and over have virtually no other income besides their superannuation -… Audio

A report from Te Ara Ahunga Ora, The Retirement Commission, says many New Zealanders are "sleep walking" into retirement and won't make the most of their Kiwisaver funds.

The report found more… Audio

Do we really need to be saving $809,000 per couple to retire comfortably?  Audio

The Retirement Commissioner says seniors stuck overseas due to the lack of MIQ spots should get an added six months before their pensions are stopped and they're fined. It comes as some older New… Audio

A report looking into New Zealanders' monetary abilities has found many continue to make poorly informed choices about financial products.

A Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission, survey of… Audio

A new study has found that a person's financial knowledge, behaviour and psychology have even more influence over financial wellbeing than how much they earn. In other words the more financial… Audio

The government is being urged to "lift the lid" on the retirement village industry, as the Retirement Commissioner calls for an urgent review of the laws to better protect the elderly.

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The Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson is worried that changes to a bill which governs NZ Superannuation requirements could be implemented too fast. She talks to Jesse about her concerns. Audio

100 financial organisations including banks, insurers, financial advisers and the non-profit sector have joined a plan to help demystify money and enhance the financial literacy and capability of the… Audio