All current KiwiSaver data, including monthly data, is available in Excel downloads located on the Datasets for KiwiSaver statistics page. Annual data is due to be uploaded by 30 September.
For year-to-year comparisons, please refer to the annual Excel download located on the Datasets for KiwiSaver statistics page.
Datasets for KiwiSaver statistics
Amount of KiwiSaver funds withdrawn, by region for the year ended 30 June
| Region | Significant financial hardship | First home purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $237,652,200 | $758,749,900 |
| Bay Of Plenty | $33,043,000 | $133,587,000 |
| Canterbury | $46,811,900 | $344,676,600 |
| Gisborne | $6,719,600 | $19,979,600 |
| Hawkes Bay | $20,326,000 | $73,357,500 |
| Manawatū-Whanganui | $25,992,100 | $107,749,800 |
| Marlborough | $3,663,600 | $21,592,200 |
| Nelson | $3,183,700 | $21,958,800 |
| Northland | $21,021,600 | $59,389,700 |
| Otago | $11,550,600 | $105,288,500 |
| Southland | $6,753,800 | $45,504,500 |
| Taranaki | $10,415,100 | $45,170,400 |
| Tasman | $2,609,600 | $22,361,200 |
| Waikato | $48,870,200 | $231,012,200 |
| Wellington | $50,879,700 | $260,884,700 |
| West Coast | $1,887,800 | $13,834,700 |
| Other | $6,786,500 | $7,252,500 |
| Total | $538,167,200 | $2,272,349,800 |
Notes:
- Data has been provided to Inland Revenue from scheme providers, and may not be 100% of all of these type of fund withdrawals.
- Data does not cover all types of withdrawals, for example, Inland Revenue does not capture retirement withdrawals.
- Other includes:
- Chatham Islands
- overseas addresses
- members who do not have a valid New Zealand post code.
- Figures are rounded to the nearest $100.
- Due to rounding, figures may not sum exactly to the totals.
Number of KiwiSaver fund withdrawals, by region for the year ended 30 June
| Region | Significant financial hardship | First home purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 22,860 | 15,930 |
| Bay Of Plenty | 3,260 | 3,060 |
| Canterbury | 4,750 | 8,130 |
| Gisborne | 620 | 410 |
| Hawkes Bay | 1,960 | 1,700 |
| Manawatū-Whanganui | 2,670 | 2,540 |
| Marlborough | 380 | 500 |
| Nelson | 360 | 540 |
| Northland | 1,990 | 1,400 |
| Otago | 1,240 | 2,490 |
| Southland | 730 | 1,140 |
| Taranaki | 1,060 | 1,090 |
| Tasman | 250 | 510 |
| Waikato | 4,900 | 5,380 |
| Wellington | 4,540 | 5,180 |
| West Coast | 200 | 330 |
| Other | 580 | 150 |
| Total | 52,330 | 50,470 |
Notes:
- Data has been provided to Inland Revenue from scheme providers, and may not be 100% of all of these type of fund withdrawals.
- Data does not cover all types of withdrawals, for example, Inland Revenue does not capture retirement withdrawals.
- The data represents a distinct count of members.
- The data may include members who withdrew funds under both categories during the year.
- Other includes:
- Chatham Islands
- overseas addresses
- members who do not have a valid New Zealand post code.
- Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.
- Due to rounding, figures may not sum exactly to the totals.
Last updated:
30 Sep 2026