Compare KiwiSaver Providers

Compare all 12+ KiwiSaver providers in New Zealand. View fees, returns, investment styles, and key features to find the right provider for your retirement savings.

Last updated: February 2026 | 12 providers listed

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All KiwiSaver Providers

ProviderFUMFee RangeStyleAction
ANZ Investments$23.5B0.85-1.15%Full rangeView Funds →
ASB$16.2B0.80-1.08%Full rangeView Funds →
Booster$5.1B0.45-0.74%DiversifiedView Funds →
BNZ$6.8B0.85-1.05%Bank fundsView Funds →
Fisher Funds$5.8B0.65-0.89%Active managedView Funds →
Generate$4.2B0.75-0.95%ESG focusedView Funds →
Kernel$900M0.25-0.27%Index fundsView Funds →
Kiwi Wealth$10.5B0.55-0.85%DiversifiedView Funds →
Milford$4.1B0.75-0.99%Active managedView Funds →
Pie Funds$800M0.85-1.04%Active NZView Funds →
Simplicity$3.2B0.10-0.31%Non-profit indexView Funds →
Westpac$8.1B0.80-1.12%Bank fundsView Funds →

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Lowest Fee Providers

Index fund providers with fees under 0.35%: Simplicity and Kernel offer the lowest total costs in NZ.

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Best Performing Providers

Active managers like Milford and Fisher Funds have delivered strong historical returns across fund types.

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Bank Providers

ANZ, ASB, BNZ, and Westpac offer KiwiSaver as part of their banking services with convenient integration.

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ESG/Ethical Providers

Generate, Simplicity, and others offer funds that exclude harmful industries and focus on responsible investing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many KiwiSaver providers are there in New Zealand?

There are over 30 licensed KiwiSaver providers in New Zealand. The largest by funds under management are ANZ Investments, ASB, Westpac, and Kiwi Wealth. Other popular providers include Simplicity, Milford, Fisher Funds, Generate, Kernel, and Booster.

What should I compare when choosing a KiwiSaver provider?

Key factors to compare include: total fees (management + admin), historical 5-year returns by fund type, investment style (active vs passive/index), fund options available, customer service and online tools, and ethical/ESG investment options.

Is it free to switch KiwiSaver providers?

Yes, switching KiwiSaver providers is completely free. There are no exit fees, transfer fees, or penalties. The process takes 2-3 weeks and your new provider handles the paperwork.

What is the cheapest KiwiSaver provider in NZ?

The lowest-fee KiwiSaver providers are Simplicity (0.10-0.31% total fees) and Kernel (0.25-0.27% total fees). Both offer passive index fund strategies. Low fees compound significantly over time.

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