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Am I eligible for the KiwiSaver annual government contribution?

Last Updated: 08 Jul 2025

You will be eligible for the annual government contribution if you:

  • are a member of a KiwiSaver scheme,
  • are 16 or older,
  • are not yet eligible to make retirement withdrawals,
  • reside mainly in New Zealand (or you’re a state services employee working outside New Zealand or work overseas for some charities)
  • contributed to your KiwiSaver account during the year, and
  • have a taxable income less than $180,000 each year*

The Government will contribute 25 cents for every dollar you contribute (up to a maximum of $260.72 each year).

You may not receive the full amount if you don’t meet these requirements for the full year (1 July to 30 June).

*KiwiSaver members who have a taxable income of over $180,000 per year will not be eligible for the annual government contribution. Please see the Inland Revenue website for more details.


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