Retirement Commissioner to step down

Wrightson has led the Retirement Commission for nearly six years, overseeing research, policy advice on retirement incomes and villages, and public education to support New Zealanders' financial wellbeing.

Amongst her successes, Wrightson has prompted the first substantive review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003 with a decision expected on legislative changes by the end of 2025.

Recommended employer and employee KiwiSaver contributions increase to 4% and for 16-17-year-olds to be included, confirmed in Budget 2025.

She has also championed the compulsory inclusion of financial education in schools.