Allowing KiwiSaver funds to go towards investment property would cause a "fundamental philosophical shift" in KiwiSaver's purpose, according to one provider.
The proposal, suggested by the Retirement Commissioner, would change current rules to allow people to use KiwiSaver to buy a property, without having to live in it.
Some have commended its "outside the box" thinking, but others aren't convinced.
Harry Lock's been having a look at the debate and filed this report.