Milford has won Canstar’s KiwiSaver Provider of the Year for 2026, becoming the only provider to win seven years in a row.
Milford received a total of five new Canstar honours including Outstanding Value Award for KiwiSaver Scheme – also for the seventh consecutive year – and Outstanding Value Award for Cash, Balanced and Active Growth KiwiSaver funds.
“This is a wonderful achievement that reflects a lot of hard work and dedication from the entire Milford team,” said Murray Harris, General Manager, KiwiSaver and Investment Funds at Milford.
“We’re delighted to once again be recognised by Canstar with the Outstanding Value Award, and very excited to be named KiwiSaver Provider of the Year for a record seventh year in a row.”
Canstar is an independent consumer ratings and comparison business which assesses products and services across sectors including banking, insurance, investing and utilities.
In announcing this year’s KiwiSaver Provider of the Year Award, Canstar highlighted Milford’s strong results across its Balanced and Growth KiwiSaver funds. It also noted that member feedback identified communication and customer support among Milford’s key strengths, and highlighted the regular research, insights and digital tools Milford provides to help KiwiSaver members make informed investment decisions.
To evaluate the award, Canstar uses a “sophisticated and unique methodology that looks at more than just investment returns”, writes NZ Editor Bruce Pitchers.
“Our research team compares the costs, features and performance of KiwiSaver funds, as well as the value and customer satisfaction delivered by a KiwiSaver provider. And, importantly, we don’t just look at short-term results.
“KiwiSaver is intended as a long-term investment. And our research reflects this, rewarding providers for their average returns over the past five years.”
The awards come as total KiwiSaver funds under management across the industry approaches $140 billion.
“KiwiSaver is becoming one of New Zealanders’ largest assets after housing, so it’s really important that members take the time to do their research and choose a provider that has consistently delivered over the long term,” said Harris.
“We are so happy for our members, including Milford employees who all have their own KiwiSaver accounts invested alongside our clients. Thank you to Canstar for the recognition.”
The latest Canstar awards add to a growing list of 2026 accolades for Milford, including the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award for KiwiSaver for a ninth consecutive year and the INFINZ Diversified Growth Fund Manager of the Year Award for the fourth time in five years.
Disclaimer: Milford Funds Limited is the issuer of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. Please read the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Product Disclosure Statement at milfordasset.com. Before investing you may wish to seek financial advice. For more information on our financial advice services please visit milfordasset.com/getting-advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
