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Christmas Hours

Public Trust offices will be closed over the Christmas period, but our online services will still be available. Find out more about our operating hours this holiday season.

Public Trust appoints Vanessa Dudley as new GM Retail

Public Trust, the Crown Entity that provides estate management and KiwiSaver supervisory services, has appointed Vanessa Dudley to the role of GM Retail.

Community Finance Partners with Public Trust as Security Trustee

We are thrilled to be partnering with Community Finance and supporting positive social and environmental change at a time when New Zealand needs it most. As an organisation that has been proudly protecting Kiwis’ assets for nearly 150 years, this partnership aligns strongly with our core values and we’re excited to see the good that will come from it.

Public Trust celebrates Wills Week with list of top 10 unique last wishes made by Kiwis

From saying “I love you” and making jokes, to leaving large sums of money for fresh flower deliveries or ensuring Fluffy the cat is looked after, Public Trust is highlighting Kiwis’ unique last wishes to show the sweet, sentimental – and sometimes humorous – side of will making.

Keeping safe at Alert Level 2

Following the Government’s announcement that Auckland is to move to alert level 2 along with the rest of New Zealand, Public Trust will be following protocols to help keep our teams, customers and the wider community safe.

We’re still open for business, with Auckland working remotely

General Notice
12 August, 2020

Following the Government’s announcement that Auckland is to return to alert level 3 with the rest of New Zealand to move to alert level 2, Public Trust will be following protocols to help keep our teams, customers and the wider community safe.

Public Trust appoints Peter Aish as new Chief Financial Officer

Media Release
5 August, 2020

Public Trust, the Crown Entity that provides estate management and KiwiSaver supervisory services, has appointed Peter Aish to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

We'll continue to keep our team and communities safe in Level 1

General Notice
9 June, 2020

Public Trust is proud of how our teams and customers have adapted to the safety measures for visits during Level 2 that helped protect our communities. At alert level 1, we will continue to record visits for contact tracing purpose and maintain high levels of cleanliness in our customer centres.