Diane Maxwell
The trouble with bullying investigations
Employment law specialist Charles McGuinness looks at the recent investigation into the Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell which found she had not bullied current or former staff. What are the… Audio
Retirement Commissioner backs bill to change superannuation
The Retirement Commisioner Diane Maxwell is backing NZ First's proposal to increase the amount of time immigrants have to spend in New Zealand before being eligible for superannuation. New Zealand… Audio
Employers! Get your heads out of the sand!
Employers are being urged to stop ignoring the issue of the aging workforce, or face the impact on their businesses and the overall economy. In 20 years' time, Statistics New Zealand estimates that… Audio
Earning $150k and still falling behind
A study shows growing number of high earning families are struggling to pay the bills. Audio
Diane Maxwell: KiwiSaver stumbling block for Down Syndrome man
The Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell is backing the mother of a 39-year-old man with Down Syndrome who is trying to have her son's KiwiSaver funds released early. Joan Fairhall's son Tim has Down… Audio
What the latest NZ Super survey means
The annual survey into superannuation shows the amount of money retirees need to have a basic lifestyle is growing and the gap between NZ Super and the cost of living is rising. Audio
New Zealanders have a love-hate relationship with debt - survey
A survey has found New Zealanders have a love-hate relationship with debt. Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell joins us. Audio
Older people least in favour of raising pension age
The strongest opposition to National's plan to raise superannuation entitlement age is from older people who won't be affected. Retirement Commissioner Dianne Maxwell joins us. Audio
Balls, big pants, spinach and kryptonite
Bill English hinted at changes to superannuation on Saturday morning, then told reporters to "wait and see". Bumping up the retirement age was done by dinnertime on Monday, taking much of the media by… Audio
Balls, big pants, spinach and kryptonite
Bill English hinted at changes to superannuation on Saturday morning, then told reporters to "wait and see". Bumping up the retirement age was done by dinnertime on Monday, taking much of the media by…
AudioToughen super rules for migrants - Retirement Commissioner
The Retirement Commissioner says immigrants should have to be here for 25 years before they qualify for superannuation - she says the current 10-year requirement is too generous. Audio
Commissioned: Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell
1.5 million New Zealanders will be aged over 65 by 2061, and if you're planning on retiring in the next twenty years you might have to wait until you're 67 to claim superannuation. The retirement… Audio
Retirement Commissioner would like more benefits and training
The Retirement Commissioner says raising the superannuation age must be accompanied by additional benefits and more training. Audio
Retirement commissioner wants higher pension age
The Retirement Commissioner is pushing for the age of eligibilty for 67 years over time. And she's using superheroes to get her message across. Audio
Commission to recommend superannuation changes
The Commission for Financial Capability is expected to open further debate about superannuation this week. Audio
Financially literate Ken and Barbie
The Retirement Commission's video campaign and interactive website to promote better financial literacy, encourage saving, and get us thinking about decumulation. Audio
KiwiSaver changes recommended
The Commission for Financial Capability is recommending swift changes to KiwiSaver. Audio
Retirement Commissioner says it's time to ask tough questions
The Retirement Commissioner, Diane Maxwell says it's time for the country to make some tough decisions about superannuation, including whether it should be means tested in the future. Audio
Commission trying to improve financial programmes
The Retirement Commissioner, Diane Maxwell, says the Commission for Financial Capability is trying to improve the quality of programmes in New Zealand. Audio
Pensions and tensions between generations
Anusha Bradley explores how NZ will pay for superannuation in the future and the impact on generations to come. Video, Audio
