Joint Support Magazine Autumn 2023

Support Arthritis NZ whilst saving for your retirement!

Arthritis NZ is proud to be a charity partner of the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Fund. It’s an award-winning ethical KiwiSaver provider that is on a mission to grow investors’ individual wealth along with our collective well-being. Every time someone joins the plan and selects Arthritis NZ as their charity, Pathfinder donates 20% of that person's management fee (out of their own pockets) to us! As a result, last year we received over $4,500! So if you want your KiwiSaver investment to help support New Zealanders affected by Arthritis, consider switching to the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Fund.

For more information about the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Fund, to view their Product Disclosure Statement, or to sign up, visit www.pathfinder.kiwi

Meet two Pathfinder KiwiSaver members: Emma and Paul

Why do you choose to have your KiwiSaver with Pathfinder?

Emma: I am passionate about the outdoors and nature, and it’s important to me to protect it, so I chose to invest my KiwiSaver with Pathfinder. They invest transparently and sustainably, which aligns with my views.

Paul: My family and I lived overseas for several years, and when we returned to New Zealand we appreciated what a special country this is. I wanted to invest my KiwiSaver in a way that recognised that, as well as the common aspirations most of us have

in life, and was also something my children could be proud of. Plus, the returns have been excellent!

Why did you choose to support Arthritis NZ?

Emma: I have watched how debilitating arthritis is for my mother. Once a keen tennis player and active walker, she now suffers daily and can scarcely move. I believe in providing for people in the community who need a bit of extra help, and I love how Arthritis NZ offers community support and provides resources to help Kiwis live happier, healthier lives. Supporting them was an easy choice!

Paul: Some of my family and friends have arthritis, and I appreciate the work Arthritis New Zealand does. I also support their scope – from education and lobbying to practical community support and funding research. I have been a member of the Pathfinder Investment Committee for some time now, and I am pleased to have helped Arthritis NZ.

What would you say to someone considering switching to Pathfinder and supporting Arthritis New Zealand?

Emma: Knowing what your KiwiSaver is invested in is important, and if you want to generate great returns while doing good in our community, you can’t go wrong. Everybody wins!

Paul: Clearly I am biased, but I genuinely believe it is the best KiwiSaver scheme in New Zealand. I think we have shown that it is possible to have strong financial returns while investing positively and ethically. It’s also just a simple way people can support Arthritis NZ financially!