Simplicity is NZ's low-fee, nonprofit KiwiSaver and Investment Fund manager, owned by the Simplicity Foundation. We’re here to make Kiwis richer and smarter with money. Simple %)
We want all New Zealanders to have dignity.
A dignified life is one with choices.
And more money means more choices.
Money = Choices = Dignity
OUR TEAM
We are a small, lean team that has the backing of a lot of volunteers with heaps of experience who share a common desire to give back to New Zealand, to make a difference and to 'do the right thing’; 15% of all fees are donated to Kiwi charities.
Our business partners are the best in the industry which gives you peace of mind and confidence knowing your money is in good hands. We use DWS to manage our international shares. Public Trust is our supervisor. Apex Group Ltd. is our administrator and Grant Thornton our auditor.
Here’s Steve, the guard at Te Reiputa, a 297 home Simplicity Living development in Mt Wellington.
We employed Steve after hearing about the employment agency Dave Letele set up, to give people a chance and a regular income.
Steve is the nicest guy, and makes sure everyone getting on site is legit.
The purpose of this post? To show that KiwiSaver funded infrastructure builds through the cycle, and is especially impactful when the economy is otherwise slow. That’s why Australia is both richer and their economy much less volatile.
Te Reiputa is employing - directly and indirectly - @300 workers, when traditional debt funded building activity is slow.
We are where Australia was in 1990 - about to hit a long period of savings led prosperity. Don’t bet against it.
What does the next 30 years look like for Aotearoa? 🔮
Sam Stubbs reads the tea leaves, spills some secrets about his 40-year career and life learnings and why he remains an eternal optimist. 🕯
Grab a cuppa and tune into Lighthouse Financial's latest podcast Cheques and Balances.
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Interested to hear more about Simplicity Living's Build-To-Rent initiative and how to build out your property portfolio with Simplicity's Home and Income Fund?
Come hear Sam Stubbs talk tonight at the Auckland Property Investors Association event below. There are still a few spots left. Check out the link below to find out how to reserve your place.
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#KiwiSaver#Investing#BuiltoRent#NZHousing
Tonight, we’re thrilled to welcome financial market disrupter and visionary Sam Stubbs from Simplicity to our keynote meeting.
Sam’s making waves with his innovative approach to build-to-rent and is redefining what it means to manage wealth in today’s world. Join us as he shares how building personal wealth can go hand in hand with creating social good. It’s time to walk the talk and make a real difference!
⏰ 7 pm tonight
📌 Parnell, Auckland
🎥 Filmed for APIA TV
🎟️ Hurry! Limited tickets left at https://lnkd.in/g_S7v3if
Since day one, we've believed you can make money and do good%)
To highlight how we are doing that, beyond the investment methodology, we have added a new Impact Page on our website.
It includes our charitable donations, our tree-planting mission, and some of the workplace practices that make Simplicity such a fantastic place to work.
Check it out!
We'd love to hear your feedback in the comment section.
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What a change 24 hours can make! 🤯
Join MC Sam Stubbs and CIO Andrew Lance for our webinar today at 12.30 where they'll discuss the latest market mayhem and how to keep your head as a long-term investor.
Join by Zoom
or via our Facebook page.
The wealth divide between NZ and Australia just keeps growing and the brain drain is picking up momentum.
What's the solution?
MD Sam Stubbs weighs in on the debate about how to make NZ more attractive.
#KiwiSaver#NZvsOZ#policepay#nursespay#superannuation
Sometimes it's easy to forget just what kind of an impact charity can make.
Today, we were reminded...
Sharing, with permission, this heartwarming update from the SPCA New Zealand about how our Christmas donations have helped them to take better care of the vulnerable animals in their charge. 😻 🐶 🐇 🐷
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"I'm thrilled to share a rather emotional update on the transformative gift we received and the incredible impact it's had on our animal centres and the dedicated people caring for them. The Simplicity Foundation's generosity has changed lives, and I want to tell you exactly how.
Project 1 – Auckland Centre
Your gift allowed us to install air conditioning in the cat runs, rabbit areas, and the vet consult room. This has significantly improved the living conditions for the animals and the working environment for our 225 volunteers and staff. Rabbits, in particular, are extremely sensitive to temperature fluctuations, and our vets were struggling in the extreme heat while caring for the animals. Now, both the animals and our dedicated team can thrive in a much more comfortable and safe environment.
Project 2 – Kerikeri Centre Water Tanks
With the increasing number of animals arriving from across Northland and the challenges of securing water during the summer, we decided to utilise the gift to install an additional water tank. This has made our centre more sustainable and resilient under tough conditions, ensuring that we never run out of water for our animals. It's a vital step in safeguarding their well-being and our operational stability.
Project 3 – Gisborne Dog Yard Renovations
Gisborne suffered immensely during Cyclone Gabrielle, and our centre was no exception. The dog exercise area was flooded, making it unusable. This has been a recurring issue over the last decade due to changing weather patterns. With your generous gift, we were able to secure additional funding and complete a major upgrade to the dog yards. The yards were concreted, refenced where need, sun protection installed and gates replaced as needed. The transformation is stunning—these areas are now fit for purpose and will serve our dogs for many years to come. The before and after pictures and video showcase this dramatic improvement.
Your support has not only improved the lives of the animals in our care but has also uplifted the spirits of our team, who work tirelessly to ensure their well-being. You've given us hope and the means to create a better, more sustainable future. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you 😊"
Video of the new Gisborne dog yard. The before photo basically looked like a mud swamp.
Since 2016, the Simplicity Foundation has donated more than $8.4 million to Kiwi charities. This is possible because 15% of our low-cost management fee goes to the Foundation.
#KiwiSaver#philantrophy#animalwelfare#doinggood#makingadifference
Simplicity MD Sam Stubbs talks Aussie bank profits with Duncan Garner on his new podcast Editor-in-Chief and explains why he welcomes more foreign competition.
#bankingprofits#openbanking
Simplicity Living is underway with its fourth BTR project. Called Reiputa, it is located at 80 Mt Wellington Hwy and will see 297 new homes completed within the next two years. Four other projects are in design and consenting phases bringing the total to 1,280 new homes completed or in production.
We have set up a Productivity Hub at the Reiputa project site to serve two primary purposes. Firstly, to provide a facility for our team and project partners to continue the pursuit of productivity gains through innovation. And secondly, to provide a venue for visitors to view our system live in action.
We will freely share all design, construction and financial information. Sharing IP isn't commonplace for our sector. Let's give it a shot.
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