DISS news
Effective 27 March 2026, the Scheme’s Trust Deed was amended to remove the vesting scale that previously applied to employer contributions. This change was approved by the Financial Markets Authority.
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.
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)
Investments
The investment environment in the quarter ended 31 December 2025 was characterised by a mix of positive global equity performance and cautious bond markets.
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.
On 28 February 2026, US and Israeli forces struck multiple targets in Iran. Several sources have described the strikes as significant in scale.
Our people
Behind the scenes interview with Ashik Kurien
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.
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.