Jane Wrightson
Jane Wrightson is the Retirement Commissioner of New Zealand, known for her advocacy of sustainable and equitable pension policies. She has emphasized the affordability of New Zealand Superannuation and has challenged claims regarding its financial sustainability, arguing that independent analyses support the current structure. Wrightson's work focuses on ensuring that retirement income systems remain fair and accessible for all New Zealanders, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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Jane Wrightson is a longstanding governor who is departing the RNZ board.
Media Insider: RNZ shake-up: New board chair, directors revealed; Who’s in line to be CEO?; PR boss: ‘All the big ad agencies are morphing into PR stunt agencies’
New Zealand· 2026-05-29
Mather is due to vacate his position as chairman at the end of June, along with two other long-serving directors, Irene Gardiner and Jane Wrightson.
Budget 2026: RNZ and NZ on Air funding cut, boost for domestic screen production rebate and Māori broadcasting – Media InsiderNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson outlines her 'Five Golden Rules for Mum and Dad property investors'.
Fall of the House of Du Val: Are Kiwis doomed to repeat the same property mistakes?New Zealand· 2025-12-23
Jane Wrightson is the chairwoman of the Charities Registration Board who commented on the complexities of the case.
Waipareira paid bonus to allow John Tamihere to settle campaign loanNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Jane Wrightson is an RNZ director unlikely to have her position renewed.
Media Insider: Air NZ sends flight safety video into holding pattern; RNZ faces shake-up at highest level; NBR v IRD stand-off heats up; The spicy battle for KFC accountNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Jane Wrightson advocates for a measured approach to raising the retirement age, emphasizing its impact on manual workers.
Raising retirement age to 70 ‘cruel’ for manual workers, advocates sayNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson highlighted the financial struggles of pensioners living off superannuation.
Retirement commissioner warns superannuation under pressure amid rising costsNew Zealand· 2025-08-31Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson wants documents simplified, chattel responsibility clarified, a better complaints system and exit provisions to be fairer.
On The Up: Retirement village alternative: HouseMe answers new residential demandNew Zealand· 2025-07-21
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson stated that the increase of the default employee and employer contribution settings could result in retirement funds lasting on average approximately 30% longer.
KiwiSaver: Cut-off for Government contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longerNew Zealand· 2025-05-26
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson has said the changes will mean 80% of the scheme’s 3.3 million members will be better off.
Government’s KiwiSaver changes don’t go far enoughNew Zealand· 2025-05-24
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson states that claims about the unaffordability of NZ Superannuation lack support.
Supercharge KiwiSaver and create a more equitable and secure financial future - Shane Te PouNew Zealand· 2025-03-15
