Getting my KiwiSaver savings early

If you're buying your first home, moving overseas, have a serious illness or significant financial hardship you may be able to get some or all of your savings early.

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Getting my KiwiSaver savings for my first home If you have been in KiwiSaver for 3 years you can take out some of your savings for your first home.
Getting my KiwiSaver savings when I move overseas If you move permanently to Australia you can transfer your KiwiSaver funds to an Australian superannuation scheme. If you have been living overseas (not Australia) for 1 year, you can take out most of the savings from your KiwiSaver account.
Getting my KiwiSaver savings for significant financial hardship If you suffer significant financial hardship you may be able to withdraw some, or all, of your and your employer’s contributions.
Getting my KiwiSaver savings for health reasons You may be able to withdraw some, or all, of your KiwiSaver funds early if your health permanently affects your ability to work or you could die.
Getting my KiwiSaver savings for other reasons Bankruptcy, relationship property, paying tax liability and your KiwiSaver when you die.

Te whiwhi moata i taku pūtea KiwiSaver Getting my KiwiSaver savings early