KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals hit record levels, but some could be avoided
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Over 52,000 members made hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver in the year ending in June. This figure represents record levels for such withdrawals. Researchers suggest that some of these withdrawals could have been avoided if other options were considered.
More than 52,000 members made hardship withdrawals in the year to June, but researchers say other options are being overlooked.