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National superannuation stance unchanged
National insists superannuation policy remains fixed despite election promises.
In brief
National insists superannuation policy remains fixed despite election promises. National Party says its stance on superannuation has not changed since early May, with no specific plan to raise retirement age but commitment to cross-party talks with Labour. Originally reported by RNZ.
National stance on superannuation
National Party says its superannuation stance has not changed since early May.
National's fiscal plan
National unveiled fiscal plan Monday with no specific plan to raise retirement age eligibility.
National's election promise
National leader Christopher Luxon promised to lift retirement age for sure ahead of Budget.
National's criticism of other parties
Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis said other parties are prepared to rob under-50s for political expediency.
National's cross-party commitment
National committed to cross-party talks on retirement system within 100 days of new government.
Labour's position
Labour Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said National balked at specifying year to raise retirement age.
Labour's Māori and Pasifika focus
Labour said lower retirement age should be considered for Māori and Pasifika people.
New Zealand First's criticism
New Zealand First's Winston Peters said National lied about superannuation funding for four decades.
ACT's policy
ACT proposed raising retirement age by three months yearly until 67 in 2035.
ACT's criticism of National
ACT leader David Seymour questioned National's commitment to raising retirement age.
Greens' criticism
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick called National's fiscal plan 'business as usual'.
Opportunity Party's view
Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong said National's plan lacks vision for climate and superannuation.
Economist's view
Economist Michael Reddell suggested raising retirement age to 70 quickly to reduce costs.
What it means
National Party says its stance on superannuation has not changed since early May, with no specific plan to raise retirement age but commitment to cross-party talks with Labour.
