# David Seymour hints at superannuation age increase

> ACT leader David Seymour says raising superannuation age to 67 is inevitable if elected.
- Title: David Seymour hints at superannuation age increase · RNZ
- Summary: ACT leader David Seymour says raising superannuation age to 67 is inevitable if elected. ACT leader David Seymour states that increasing the superannuation…
- Keywords: david seymour, act, superannuation, retirement age, fiscal plan, national, labour, kiwisaver, politics, news, David, Seymour
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1788381/david-seymour-again-hints-at-retirement-age-increase-if-act-elected
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:16:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: david seymour, act, superannuation, retirement age, fiscal plan, national, labour, kiwisaver, politics, news
## ACT fiscal plan preview
ACT leader David Seymour hints his party's fiscal plan will raise superannuation age to 67 if elected.
## Seymour targets fiscal surplus
Seymour claims government's promised surplus in two years relies on 'heroic' revenue assumptions including $12 billion more this year than last.
## Seymour criticises past budgets
Seymour accuses Grant Robertson and Nicola Willis of poor fiscal management, saying nz is two thirds closer to peak covid spending than pre-covid.
## Superannuation age rationale
Seymour states superannuation bill rises $2 billion yearly, with fewer taxpayers per superannuitant by mid-century.
## Seymour's conditions for change
Seymour insists kiwisaver must remain available at 65, early access for physical workers, and tax relief on investments.
## Political context
Labour, Greens, and NZ First want superannuation age at 65; National says it should rise to 67 but is softening its stance.
## Key takeaway

ACT leader David Seymour states that increasing the superannuation retirement age to 67 is necessary for fiscal health if ACT wins the election.