You may be able to withdraw some or all of your KiwiSaver money if you are suffering:
You must meet the conditions to apply for these withdrawals.
If you're in significant financial hardship, you may be able to take out some KiwiSaver money but your financial situation must meet the definition of 'financial hardship' in the KiwiSaver Act.
You may be able to withdraw an amount equal to:
This amount will not include any government contributions.
You can only withdraw money:
You will need to send us or your financial adviser:
You can get a copy of the significant financial hardship withdrawal form from your financial adviser, or call us on 0800 336 338.
There are times when we all need some help – don’t be afraid to ask.
If you are struggling to make ends meet and want to talk to someone confidentially, MoneyTalks is there to help. Call MoneyTalks free on 0800 345 123 to find a budget-service in your area. Their budget advisers can help you by creating budget plans to manage your daily living costs and plan for the future. If you’ve made previous hardship withdrawals, you’ll need to attach a budget plan to your application. However, as Moneytalks is not part of Booster, if you have any questions about the application process itself, please ask us.
Moneytalks provide general budgeting advice and support. They provide confidential and unbiased budgeting services to help you get ahead. You can also contact them via [email protected] or by livechat on www.moneytalks.co.nz.
If you've got a serious illness, you may be able to take out some or all of your KiwiSaver money but your health must meet the definition of 'serious illness' in the KiwSaver Act.
You may be able to withdraw an amount equal to:
You will need to send us or your financial adviser:
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If you have any queries or want to know more: