DISS news

Holiday Helpline and Admin support hours

Over the holiday period, Mercer (the Scheme’s Administration Manager) will be closed from Friday 19 December 2025, and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

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ESCT Changes from 1 April 2025

In the 2024 budget, the Government introduced changes to income ranges which may impact how much employers pay in employer’s superannuation contribution tax (ESCT)

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New login process FAQs

You may see some changes to our login page, as we’ve upgraded the login process to make it easier and more secure. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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Investments

Understanding market volatility

Market ups and downs can feel like a rollercoaster, but when it comes to your superannuation, knowing how to navigate market volatility is the key to staying on track for a comfortable retirement.

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US & Israel strike Iran: Implications

On 28 February 2026, US and Israeli forces struck multiple targets in Iran. Several sources have described the strikes as significant in scale.

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Market Update – Quarter ended Sept 2025

In July, global equities saw modest gains with the MSCI World Index up 2.0%. U.S. markets performed well despite President Trump announcing new tariffs.

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Our people

Interview with Ashik Kurien

Behind the scenes interview with Ashik Kurien

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First home purchase

Reece Flawn and his partner purchased their first home last year with the help from DISS, after receiving notice from their landlord that the rental lease will be concluding.

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First home buyers

Dairy Industry Superannuation Scheme (DISS) members, Iona Ngapera and her daughter, who are both dairy workers at Fonterra Takanini, secured their first home after looking for six months.

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