KiwiSaver annual government contribution
KiwiSaver Government Contribution
Paid by Inland Revenue (Te Tari Taake) · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
If you’re contributing to KiwiSaver, the government will contribute up to $260.72 each year. To get it all you must have contributed at least $1042.86 in the period 1 July to 30 June.
https://www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver/kiwisaver-individuals/kiwisaver-benefits
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.ird.govt.nz
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