Topic: Kiwisaver

KiwiSaver trustee declines significant financial hardship application because applicant’s wife had savings the family could have used to meet their minimum living expenses.

Scott decided to transfer his superannuation to another Kiwisaver scheme. After speaking with the new scheme, Scott completed all his paperwork and submitted his application. A week later Scott was told the new scheme was not accepting new applicants as it was about to close and all existing members were being transferred to another scheme.

Can private school fees be included in minimum living expenses for a KiwiSaver significant financial hardship application?

Delay in winding up a KiwiSaver investment caused a loss

Richard’s business is losing money and he is experiencing difficulty in meeting his financial commitments. Richard complains to FSCL when his KiwiSaver trustee declines his application to withdraw funds early on the basis of significant financial hardship.

If you move permanently to Australia, can you transfer your KiwiSaver funds to an Australian superannuation scheme?

KiwiSaver member’s application to withdraw funds declined because the trustee was not satisfied the member had permanently emigrated from New Zealand.

Adam knew his employment contract would end in early December, with a new contract starting in late February. Adam was paying a creditor $500 a week under a legal agreement.

Manoj submitted an application to his KiwiSaver scheme to withdraw funds on the grounds of significant financial hardship.

Conflicting medical evidence about whether KiwiSaver member’s disability was total and permanent.