$521 KiwiSaver Government Contribution
🎯Maximise Your KiwiSaver Government Contribution for 2025🎯
This is the last year the Government will add up to $521 to eligible KiwiSaver accounts. You must contribute at least $1,043 of your own money between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 to get the full amount.
Who’s Eligible?
🔍 Anyone aged 18 to 64 who contributes to their KiwiSaver and lives (or usually lives) in NZ.
How to Contribute:
💰 Through salary or wage deductions
💰 Directly to Inland Revenue
💰 Via your KiwiSaver scheme provider
Even if you don’t hit the full $1,043, you’ll still receive 50 cents for every dollar you contribute.
📅 Important tip: Voluntary top-ups must be made before 20 June 2025 to allow time for processing.
🗓️ When will it be paid? Most payments show up by late July or August.
✅ Need a hand? adviceHQ works with leading KiwiSaver providers and can help you make the most of your savings. Book a 15-minute KiwiSaver review with our team and make sure you’re on track.
📞 Get in touch today — your future self will thank you.
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NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Auckland’s only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
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