How investor stewardship shapes real-world outcomes for New Zealanders
In February 2026, Informed Investor published a feature article highlighting the role of the Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code in strengthening how KiwiSaver providers use their influence as long-term investors.
The article explores how stewardship — including engagement with companies, voting, collaboration, and advocacy — enables KiwiSaver managers to go beyond capital allocation and actively influence corporate behaviour, market practices, and long-term economic outcomes on behalf of everyday savers.
Rather than focusing on short-term performance, effective stewardship helps ensure that the companies New Zealanders invest in are well-governed, resilient to long-term risks, and positioned to contribute positively to the economy, society, and environment.
The Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code provides the framework that supports this approach, setting clear expectations for transparency, accountability, and outcomes-focused stewardship across the investment industry.
Read the full article here: The hidden power of your KiwiSaver (Informed Investor)