This Bill establishes the KiwiSaver scheme to encourage a long-term savings habit and asset accumulation by individuals who are not currently saving enough. Its aim is to increase financial independence, particularly in retirement. It is designed to complement New Zealand Superannuation.
Bill Events
| Event | Date | Ayes | Noes | Abstentions | |
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| Royal Assent | 7 Sep 2006 | ||||
| Third Reading | 30 Aug 2006 | Bill read a third time. | Ayes 71 Labour 50 NZ First 7 Green 6 Maori 4 United F. 3 Progres. 1 |
Noes 48 National 48 |
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| In Committee | 29 Aug 2006 | Bill reported with amendment. Report adopted. |
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| Second Reading | 24 Aug 2006 | Bill read a second time. | Ayes 67 Labour 50 NZ First 7 Green 6 United F. 3 Progres. 1 |
Noes 54 National 48 Maori 4 ACT 2 |
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| SC Reports | 21 Aug 2006 | The Finance and Expenditure Committee reported on this bill. | |||
| Submissions Due | 28 Apr 2006 | ||||
| First Reading | 2 Mar 2006 | Bill read a first time. Bill referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. |
Ayes 66 Labour 50 NZ First 7 Green 5 United F. 3 Progres. 1 |
Noes 53 National 48 Maori 3 ACT 2 |
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| Introduction | 27 Feb 2006 |
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