NZX50 dips amid Middle East nerves; Ngāi Tahu halves Sanford stake
Building activity slowed in March quarter.
New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index fell for a third day as tensions in the Middle East continued to keep investors on edge, while Ngāi Tahu’s sale of half its Sanford stake prompted a little portfolio rejigging to buy some discounted fishing shares.
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KiwiSaver balances lift but some members left behind
New data from the Retirement Commission shows balances have increased year-on-year, but some people are still being left behind.
The data shows the average balance across KiwiSaver was $41,286 in 2025, up 11.3% on the year before.
Men’s average balance was $47,452 and women’s $38,212.
About a third of members had balances below $10,000 but the number of people with balances above $80,000 was growing, to about 15%.
People who were contributing had much higher average balances than non-contributing members.
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Pie Funds new global strategy is paying offMonday, May 25th, 10:17AM
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Summit to examine financial advice policy, regulation, and professional standards
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Fisher Funds moves to woo advisers back
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More borrowers take out ever bigger mortgages
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Changes at the top for Fishers
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