From Niche to Norm: $100 Billion of KiwiSaver Funds Use an Ethical Approach

1st Oct. 2024

New analysis shows good news about Kiwis investing ethically. There is rising demand for ethical investment, more Kiwis are aware …

Ethical Investment Guide - Your Values, Your Investment

5th Oct. 2023

Navigating the ins and outs of our KiwiSaver often involves thinking about returns, fees, and risks. But there’s another big …

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Ethical Investment 101: A Guide to Investing Based on Your Values

20th April 2023

Curious about ethical investing and unsure where to start?

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How to find out if your KiwiSaver fund is invested in weapons used in Gaza

22nd July 2024

A quick go to guide to check if your KiwiSaver is funding weapons used in Gaza

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Mindful Money's Companies of Concern Methodology

18th Dec. 2025

This Methodology sets out how Mindful Money researches issues of concern to New Zealand savers and investors, defines the criteria for the issues of concern, and analyses KiwiSaver and investment … Ethical Investment KiwiSaver funds Methodology Research

What is a Mindful Fund?

17th Oct. 2024

The lack of clear standards for responsible or ethical investing has led to a troubling trend of exaggeration and misleading claims. It is unsurprising that our annual surveys consistently show … Methodology

Mindful Money’s Ethical Investment Principles

9th Feb. 2023

Mindful Money aims to change the ways that New Zealanders think about their investments, so that they give greater priority to directing their funds towards social and environmentally beneficial outcomes. … Ethical Investment KiwiSaver funds Methodology Research

New Zealand Investors Keep Climate at the Heart of Decision-Making

15th Oct. 2026

Survey finds investors value climate disclosure, even as reporting requirements change.

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Mindful Money moves into Australia, as founder Barry Coates steps

15th Oct. 2026

By Greg Hurrell. Mindful Money founder Barry Coates has stepped down as CEO because of illness, just as the charity sets out on “world domination” one step at a time.

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State of net zero climate policies and actions 2026

14th Oct. 2026

The fifth net zero climate survey shows New Zealand institutional investors have been making progress in iterating climate into their investment practices. This is important, but it has been at … Active ownership Climate change Net Zero

Submission: XRB draft Climate Reporting Roadmap September 2026

1st Oct. 2026

Mindful Money's submission on the XRB draft Climate Reporting Roadmap September 2026.

Annual Impact Report 2026

24th Sept. 2026

We're proud to present our 2026 Impact Report. Sincere thanks to our donors, supporters, team members, and community who made this year possible.

Inside CRD reports: A comparison of carbon emissions across KiwiSaver and other investments

17th Aug. 2026

New Zealand's first comparison of carbon emissions financed by KiwiSaver and managed investment funds shows big differences between providers, and a sizeable hidden addition to individual Kiwis' carbon footprints.

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