Mindful Money
An independent New Zealand charity that looks at what KiwiSaver and investment funds actually hold, so you can see whether your money is invested in line with your values.
Visit mindfulmoney.nzWhat a certified fund has to show
Mindful Money certifies funds that meet its published criteria. A certified fund has to show four things:
- It avoids harm. It stays out of companies that damage people, the climate or the environment.
- It's an active owner. It engages with the companies it holds, including voting at their meetings.
- It has a positive impact. It can show what it contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- It's run ethically. It gives evidence of transparency, diversity and climate action.
What it screens out
The check is based on holdings, not promises: Mindful Money looks at the companies a fund actually invests in. Its companies of concern fall into six areas.
Where you'll see it on Find My Fund
A fund Mindful Money certifies carries a note saying so on its fund page, and provider pages say how much of a provider's range is certified. That's Mindful Money's independent assessment against its own criteria, not our judgement.
On its own site, Mindful Money's Fund Checker lets you look up a New Zealand fund and see the companies it invests in.
Mindful Money is a registered charity (CC51919) and separate from Find My Fund. This page describes its work. It isn't a recommendation of any fund or financial advice.