NZ Superannuation
New research out of the Retirement Commission finds growing cost-of-living pressures are forcing some over-65s to make extreme cuts to spending to get by
18th Dec 24, 5:00am
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New research out of the Retirement Commission finds growing cost-of-living pressures are forcing some over-65s to make extreme cuts to spending to get by
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says the Commission’s annual budget has remained unchanged since 2016 and the Commission will be using its financial reserves over the next four years to run the organisation
6th Dec 24, 12:27pm
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Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says the Commission’s annual budget has remained unchanged since 2016 and the Commission will be using its financial reserves over the next four years to run the organisation
Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens
30th Sep 24, 12:37pm
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Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens
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The New Zealand Super Fund will begin contributing to Crown coffers from next year as its tax bill outgrows taxpayer contributions
10th Sep 24, 4:46pm
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The New Zealand Super Fund will begin contributing to Crown coffers from next year as its tax bill outgrows taxpayer contributions
New research shows a majority of New Zealand families struggling financially
NZ superannuation should be available for everyone, but we're worried about the bill
12th Apr 23, 9:46am
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NZ superannuation should be available for everyone, but we're worried about the bill
Chris Trotter argues Shamubeel Eaqub’s fingering of the Baby Boom Generation as the villains of the NZ Superannuation saga is just plain wrong
3rd Apr 23, 9:20am
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Chris Trotter argues Shamubeel Eaqub’s fingering of the Baby Boom Generation as the villains of the NZ Superannuation saga is just plain wrong
Claire Dale details a coming storm for New Zealand’s future retirees: Still renting and not enough savings to avoid poverty
31st Mar 22, 12:07pm
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Claire Dale details a coming storm for New Zealand’s future retirees: Still renting and not enough savings to avoid poverty
Labour and National to support first reading of NZ First bill to increase the NZ Super residency requirement from 10 to 20 years
30th Jun 20, 6:44pm
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Labour and National to support first reading of NZ First bill to increase the NZ Super residency requirement from 10 to 20 years
Brian Fallow looks at whether it's fair to burden future taxpayers with a huge public debt while failing to address the cost of an ageing population
19th May 20, 11:24am
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Brian Fallow looks at whether it's fair to burden future taxpayers with a huge public debt while failing to address the cost of an ageing population
CEO Matt Whineray says NZ Super Fund still keen on Auckland light rail project; also interested in climate adaption projects & expects government contributions to continue
6th May 20, 6:21pm
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CEO Matt Whineray says NZ Super Fund still keen on Auckland light rail project; also interested in climate adaption projects & expects government contributions to continue
National to support NZ First MP's member's bill that seeks to increase the NZ Super residency requirement from 10 to 20 years
1st Feb 20, 10:04am
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National to support NZ First MP's member's bill that seeks to increase the NZ Super residency requirement from 10 to 20 years
Commission for Financial Capability stops lobbying the government to raise the age of entitlement for NZ Super, saying keeping the age at 65 won't be as costly as previously thought
29th Jan 20, 6:20am
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Commission for Financial Capability stops lobbying the government to raise the age of entitlement for NZ Super, saying keeping the age at 65 won't be as costly as previously thought
Treasury boss Gabriel Makhlouf says the age of superannuation entitlement ‘probably should increase’ to help manage what an economist calls NZ’s ‘looming fiscal time-bomb’
1st Jun 18, 7:38am
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Treasury boss Gabriel Makhlouf says the age of superannuation entitlement ‘probably should increase’ to help manage what an economist calls NZ’s ‘looming fiscal time-bomb’
We launch a new tool to help you work out how long your retirement savings plan will cover your life after work
23rd Apr 18, 10:15am
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We launch a new tool to help you work out how long your retirement savings plan will cover your life after work
We have had seven years where the growth in the number of workers has been faster than the growth in beneficiaries, despite the ageing population. But is that trend about to reverse?
18th Jan 18, 12:24pm
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We have had seven years where the growth in the number of workers has been faster than the growth in beneficiaries, despite the ageing population. But is that trend about to reverse?
TOP's Gareth Morgan says Peters' Super Saga shows just how broken NZ's benefit system is; Argues inter-generational unfairness; Says tax top priority if in Parliament after election; Sees TOP hitting 5%
29th Aug 17, 5:02am
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TOP's Gareth Morgan says Peters' Super Saga shows just how broken NZ's benefit system is; Argues inter-generational unfairness; Says tax top priority if in Parliament after election; Sees TOP hitting 5%
Brian Fallow talks to The Opportunities Party's leader Gareth Morgan about his policies and where his votes might come from
5th Jul 17, 2:06pm
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Brian Fallow talks to The Opportunities Party's leader Gareth Morgan about his policies and where his votes might come from
PM English has kicked off his superannuation roadshows; Tells Kapiti Chamber of Commerce economic confidence allows for decision to be made now; Takes dig at Aussie super settings
10th Mar 17, 9:37am
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PM English has kicked off his superannuation roadshows; Tells Kapiti Chamber of Commerce economic confidence allows for decision to be made now; Takes dig at Aussie super settings
PM's Wellington rent rise 'success' comment, another olive branch to Peters on Super and tax cuts vs Cullen Fund contributions - Wednesday in Parliament
8th Mar 17, 4:32pm
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PM's Wellington rent rise 'success' comment, another olive branch to Peters on Super and tax cuts vs Cullen Fund contributions - Wednesday in Parliament
National's Super policy gets solid attention in Parliament; Peters details betrayals, Greens say Gen-X will foot the bill; Labour touts Cullen fund returns higher than govt debt costs
8th Mar 17, 6:33am
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National's Super policy gets solid attention in Parliament; Peters details betrayals, Greens say Gen-X will foot the bill; Labour touts Cullen fund returns higher than govt debt costs
Generational comparisons not helpful during superannuation debate, PM English says
7th Mar 17, 10:48am
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Generational comparisons not helpful during superannuation debate, PM English says
Super changes won't include means testing or payment change, PM English says after revealing govt work stream to alter settings; Labour says won't raise super age
6th Mar 17, 9:40am
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Super changes won't include means testing or payment change, PM English says after revealing govt work stream to alter settings; Labour says won't raise super age
David Chaston explores how migrants and older workers are keeping NZ Super sustainable
10th Jan 17, 2:23pm
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David Chaston explores how migrants and older workers are keeping NZ Super sustainable
New PM Bill English talks up infrastructure, housing and ensuring benefits of growth widely shared in first news conference after being elected National leader; sworn in as PM with Paula Bennett deputy
12th Dec 16, 2:11pm
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New PM Bill English talks up infrastructure, housing and ensuring benefits of growth widely shared in first news conference after being elected National leader; sworn in as PM with Paula Bennett deputy