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Auckland CBD
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www.retirement.govt.nz
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: 09 356 0052
Fax: 04 382 9546
8 August 2022
Michael Ellis
By ema
il: [FYI request #19966 email]
Dear Mr Ellis
Official Information request and response
Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act (“OIA”) dated 19 July 2022.
You have inquired about the public advocacy advertising we were undertaking and the rationale and
aims behind our decision to advertise. You have requested:
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Authorisation document or documents, and any comments by the approver, for the
advertising campaign. If these documents do not include the type, quantity of advertising
and costs, please also provide this.
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The documentation of the rationale and aims for the spend on public advertising.
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Any reports on the effectiveness of the advertising with members of the public. (If this has
not been completed as the campaign is underway, please advise an end date for the
campaign so I can request this at that time.)
I have attached the requested information that we are able to release this includes:
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The RRIP 2022 Project Plan providing an overview of the project, key timings, objectives and
activity to be undertaken.
The 2022 RRIP Marketing brief used to brief the agencies to develop the creative concepts
and paid media approach relating to the public advocacy activity relating to NZ Super.
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The paid media schedule outlining the total spend and activity undertaken.
• The
Design Services Agreement with creative agency Augusto.
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Summary campaign results available to date.
It may be useful to provide some context to this activity.
Under the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001, the Retirement
Commissioner is required to carry out a Review of Retirement Income Policies (RRIP) every three
years.
The Government has set the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the 2022 RRIP, outlining the areas of
focus for the review which relate to three broad areas comprising New Zealand Superannuation,
housing, and private savings including KiwiSaver. Particular focus will be given to the impact current
policies have on the retirement savings outcomes and experiences of Māori as Treaty partners, and
of Pacific Peoples and women.
As part of the RRIP we undertake an element of public engagement or advocacy. The focus for the
2022 review was around lifting New Zealanders’ understanding of the important role NZ Super plays
for not only those who receive it, but also for whanau and communities.
A smal marketing communications campaign was developed, running from 20 June through to 31
July and comprised of a 2-week radio promo, social media ads, outdoor media and earned media
activity.
Total spend
• Creative design and production $37,125.85
• Advertising and paid media $42,500
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Action Plan. This includes publishing responses to requests for information under the OIA. Please
note that this response (with your name removed) wil be published on the Te Ara Ahunga Ora
website shortly and wil remain on our website for 12 months.
Thank you for your interest in our work.
Yours sincerely
Jane Wrightson
RETIREMENT COMMISSIONER / MANA AHUNGARUA