Government assistance – Mary Holm

RNZ Radio 11 June 2026

mary — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:15:16 +0000

Increasing calls to change this Lower income people less likely to contribute Hardship withdrawals increase Suggestions: children’s accounts, change govt incentives, contributions to beneficiaries, sidecar accounts Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here.

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NZ Herald 6 June 2026

mary — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:19 +0000

Unanswerable question – when to buy and sell a share Tax cutting advice is worrying NZ Super already sort of means tested Nobody tells you to apply for Super “It’s time Kiwis were more reliant!” Aussies get big tax break on Super QA couple of years ago I purchased some Rocket Lab shares as a long-term investment. With the recent uplift in share value my initial investment has...

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NZ Herald 23 May 2026

mary — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:49 +0000

Will younger people get NZ Super? Raising NZ Super age would be gradual Do all over 65s apply for Super? Generous pensioners … … But one Scrooge! When KiwiSaver and other funds are not what they seem QAs a 48-year-old, there is no way that I will ever receive the state pension, as all Ponzi schemes eventually collapse. So it isn’t an issue for my generation or below. But it is unfair for...

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RNZ Radio 14 May 2026

mary — Thu, 14 May 2026 03:15:55 +0000

What is covered and what not? How to make the most of it Use a higher-risk deposit taker to get more interest? Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here. No paywalls or ads — just generous people like you. All Kiwis deserve accurate, unbiased financial guidance. So let&#

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RNZ Radio 30 April 2026

mary — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:15:31 +0000

ACT idea: $500 to every Year 11 student. Learn about investing. Reward at end. My change 1: Govt pays 3.5% KiwiSaver contributions for beneficiaries. My change 2: Sidecar KiwiSaver accounts to use in emergencies. Listen to the segment below, or click here to read Radio NZ’s summary. You can listen to these sessions as podcasts. Subscribe free to Mary’s RNZ podcast here.

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NZ Herald 25 April 2026

mary — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:31 +0000

NZ Super only for those who paid tax through their lives? A laugh and a controversy over 122-year-old in last column Help for non-homeowning couple, 57, who feel trapped and confused Easy mortgage calculations — monthly vs weekly payments QI acknowledge that it is not your job to make moral judgements on the wealthy, or how some taxpayers avoid paying their fair share of taxes. But in your spare...

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NZ Herald 28 March 2026

mary — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:03 +0000

Where to put money for new grandchild Could retiree be “forced” to sell shared land? How one family funded children’s uni Watching caravans turning! Sad story about selling house to neighbour… … and happy one Alternative to reverse mortgage Appearance at Auckland Writers Festival I will be appearing at the Auckland Writers Festival, at 2.30 to 3.30 pm on Saturday May 16...

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NZ Herald 20 December 2025

mary — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:00:47 +0000

How to keep inheritance out of relationship property 2 Q&As on living in a retirement village What’s wrong with so many New Zealanders? See you next year — and tips on getting your letter published QI read with interest your response last week to the student who has inherited a large sum of money at 22, as it mirrors the situation my two brothers and I faced when we were in our twenties.

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NZ Herald 27 September 2025

mary — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:42 +0000

Money long ago forgotten Couple in 70s should sell bach and live it up! Avoid dud funds in and out of KiwiSaver Aftermath of a fund closing down Bank acknowledges complaints QI was in business for about 25 years. During that time several people owed me money, either having borrowed it or been told by the courts that they had to pay it. Some debtors were very good at repaying their borrowings.

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NZ Herald 9 August 2025

mary — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:12 +0000

Why rental property is not a great retirement investment What about commercial property? How to handle money when husband going into care Help available for the retired Rule of 72 — when debt doubles QFrom Peter Lewis, vice president of New Zealand Property Investors Federation: Owning residential property in retirement remains a smart and resilient strategy, especially in the face of inflation...

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