Willis claims a win regarding higher KiwiSaver contributions according to union leadership.
The reported opt-out rate stands at just 0.5 percent of members, as stated by Willis.
A new contribution rate has been set at 3.5 percent, verified in the source context provided for this report.
Newsroom reports that a high level of contributions at the 3.5 percent rate defied some expectations.
The article notes there are implications for the public service workforce associated with these higher contributions.
This information was reported by Sam Sachdeva on June 20, 2026.