I only signed up to Kiwisaver about six months ago, mainly because the returns on my private super were appaling when the market was racing up in leaps and bounds, and to take advantage of the "free" money or course.

My strategy is to treat the fund as if it were a long term investment/trade, using primarily T/A but basic macro F/A as well, a similar strategy to lou from the sound of it. Most providers will allow you a certain number of free switches per year I think.