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Kiwisaver withdrawal rules: A complete guide
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While Kiwisaver is primarily for retirement savings, you can access funds before age 65 in specific cases. This includes buying your first home, or a subsequent home with a Kāinga Ora "Second Chance" application.
Early withdrawal is also possible for:
- Permanent emigration
- Significant financial hardship
- Serious illness
At retirement age, you can choose full, partial, or regular withdrawals. Always consider that early access can significantly reduce your final balance, so seeking professional financial advice is recommended.
When can I withdraw my Kiwisaver?
Kiwisaver first home withdrawal rules
Withdrawing Kiwisaver when you’ve reached retirement age
Full withdrawal
Partial withdrawal
Regular withdrawals
It's usually best to leave your Kiwisaver where it is for as long as possible (but that's not always possible).
Withdrawing your Kiwisaver to buy your second or subsequent home
Withdrawing your Kiwisaver if you’re moving to a new country
If you’re moving to Australia
If you’re moving to any other country that’s not Australia
If you’ve retired under Australian law
Going overseas for good is one reason you may be able to withdraw your Kiwisaver balance.
Extenuating circumstances Kiwisaver withdrawal
Understand the impact of Kiwisaver withdrawal
For example, let’s say you’ve been putting $250 aside per month and have a $50,000 balance in your Kiwisaver.
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