Retirement age
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 makes the case for cross-party consensus on stable retirement policies and cautions against raising pension age to 67
26th Sep 24, 1:23pm
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Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson makes the case for cross-party consensus on stable retirement policies and cautions against raising pension age to 67
Andrew Coleman looks at what the results of two surveys tell us about what New Zealanders want from retirement income policies
13th Sep 24, 5:00am
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Andrew Coleman looks at what the results of two surveys tell us about what New Zealanders want from retirement income policies
Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission says political parties should reach agreement on superannuation to reduce uncertainty
13th Feb 24, 6:32am
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Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission says political parties should reach agreement on superannuation to reduce uncertainty
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
24th Nov 23, 11:12am
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Coalition agreement sees National's proposed foreign house buyer tax gone, 14 National Cabinet Ministers out of 20
Christopher Luxon says he has been working through National, Act, and New Zealand First’s key policy differences
8th Nov 23, 4:41pm
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Christopher Luxon says he has been working through National, Act, and New Zealand First’s key policy differences
Climate change, government spending, and the retirement age are likely to be sticking points in a three-party coalition negotiation between National, Act & NZ First
10th Oct 23, 6:27pm
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Climate change, government spending, and the retirement age are likely to be sticking points in a three-party coalition negotiation between National, Act & NZ First
National Party re-states its policy on the age of eligibility for NZ Super, only ACT agrees among other parties
11th Sep 23, 2:05pm
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National Party re-states its policy on the age of eligibility for NZ Super, only ACT agrees among other parties
A rerun of the election debate on the age of eligibility for NZ Super ignores the real costs and the real unsolved problems for both paying for superannuation and making it fair
4th Jun 23, 3:16pm
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A rerun of the election debate on the age of eligibility for NZ Super ignores the real costs and the real unsolved problems for both paying for superannuation and making it fair
Maori Party says the age of eligibility for superannuation should not be raised at all and in fact there should be a lower threshold for Maori due to lower life expectancy
30th May 23, 3:03pm
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Maori Party says the age of eligibility for superannuation should not be raised at all and in fact there should be a lower threshold for Maori due to lower life expectancy
Zhang Jun urges the country's leaders to raise the retirement age and loosen family-planning rules
24th Mar 21, 11:41am
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Zhang Jun urges the country's leaders to raise the retirement age and loosen family-planning rules
Peter Dunne says compulsory Kiwisaver and Flexi-Super are the real superannuation issues we ought to be discussing and debating now
29th Aug 19, 9:12am
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Peter Dunne says compulsory Kiwisaver and Flexi-Super are the real superannuation issues we ought to be discussing and debating now
Economist Bill Rosenberg runs the ruler over NZ Super cost predictions, and argues it's not as scary as we've been told; Calls for a proper debate on population policy
4th Apr 17, 5:02am
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Economist Bill Rosenberg runs the ruler over NZ Super cost predictions, and argues it's not as scary as we've been told; Calls for a proper debate on population policy
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
Maori Party keen on Peter Dunne's flexi-super policy, co-leader Fox says; Set to meet United Future, ACT on proposals following National's plan to raise Super age
8th Mar 17, 9:39am
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Maori Party keen on Peter Dunne's flexi-super policy, co-leader Fox says; Set to meet United Future, ACT on proposals following National's plan to raise Super age
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
Results in latest interest.co.nz reader poll show strong support for PM changing his mind and raising the retirement age to 67
23rd Jul 13, 1:16pm
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Results in latest interest.co.nz reader poll show strong support for PM changing his mind and raising the retirement age to 67
Treasury forecasts government debt blowout by 2060 without pension or health spending changes due to ageing population; suggests options for reform; says no crisis for now
11th Jul 13, 2:15pm
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Treasury forecasts government debt blowout by 2060 without pension or health spending changes due to ageing population; suggests options for reform; says no crisis for now
Opinion: Gareth Kiernan says John Key should recognise his intransigence and mistake about the retirement age and resign
4th Jun 13, 12:07pm
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Opinion: Gareth Kiernan says John Key should recognise his intransigence and mistake about the retirement age and resign
NZ needs to look at decumulation in retirement income debate, expat economist says; 'How do you convince retirees to start selling down their homes?'
14th Dec 12, 1:06pm
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NZ needs to look at decumulation in retirement income debate, expat economist says; 'How do you convince retirees to start selling down their homes?'
Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...
13th Dec 12, 5:19am
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Ex-Cabinet Minister turned OECD official Simon Upton highlights range of risks facing NZ economy over 40yrs including global warming, pollution, pandemics, war, financial crises, deficits...
Former Finance Minister Cullen gives three ways to manage Super costs; Tax KiwiSaver withdrawals; Form of income testing; Super levy
12th Dec 12, 11:10am
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Former Finance Minister Cullen gives three ways to manage Super costs; Tax KiwiSaver withdrawals; Form of income testing; Super levy
Changes to Superannuation settings may be needed after 2020, but affordable until then, PM Key says
12th Jun 12, 11:21am
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Changes to Superannuation settings may be needed after 2020, but affordable until then, PM Key says
Super age policies: What the different political parties say about whether to raise the Super age, and if so, when
11th Jun 12, 2:12pm
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Super age policies: What the different political parties say about whether to raise the Super age, and if so, when
Financial Services Council warns of NZ Super unsustainability; growing savings gap between NZ and Australian and looming demographic challenges
11th Jun 12, 11:06am
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Financial Services Council warns of NZ Super unsustainability; growing savings gap between NZ and Australian and looming demographic challenges