Senior citizens are caught in the political cross fire over superannuation affordability (The Press) Senior citizens and how New Zealand pays for their care is something this country avoids talking about. The decision to cancel compulsory superannuation by the Robert Muldoon Government is the worst economic policy in 50 years. A report found that had … Continue reading Senior citizens: How does N.Z. pay for them?
An attack of common sense? Significant support for making Kiwi Saver compulsory
Can Parliament agree on making Kiwi superannuation compulsory? (R. Glennie) After decades of nonsense politicking at the cost of hundreds of billions of dollars in superannuation savings, has New Zealand had an attack of common sense? Last week, National made a stunning announcement that I never thought I would hear from the main conservative party … Continue reading An attack of common sense? Significant support for making Kiwi Saver compulsory
Nicola Willis emulating Ruth Richardson neoliberalism
Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis. A second Ruth Richardson? (Libby Kirkby-Mcleod R.N.Z.) A grim future awaits the New Zealand public service if the right wing government of National leader Christopher Luxon is returned to power. Next weeks Fiscal Budget is expected to see announcements about hefty job losses, on the grounds that this is how … Continue reading Nicola Willis emulating Ruth Richardson neoliberalism
Opportunity Party first to release tax policy for 2026 election
The Opportunity Party tax policy page calculator. (T.O.P. website) Tax policy is one of the major policy releases that every party of significance is expected to make during an election campaign. In 2026, The Opportunity Party (T.O.P.) are the first to do so. In this article, I put their tax calculator to the test and … Continue reading Opportunity Party first to release tax policy for 2026 election