After being a KiwiSaver member for three years, you can withdraw some or all your savings to help buy your first home (leaving a minimum of $1,000 in your account). Gauri Gupte from Mercer New Zealand explains the KiwiSaver First Home Withdrawal eligibility criteria and process in the below video.
Additional resources:
Mercer KiwiSaver scheme First Home Withdrawal Guide
Mercer KiwiSaver scheme First Home or Second Chance Home Withdrawal Form
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