# Politicians Can't Dance Alone on Superannuation

> National Party's Nicola Willis urges cross-party collaboration on superannuation policy amid tight polls and opposition.
- Title: Politicians Can't Dance Alone on Superannuation · RNZ
- Summary: National Party's Nicola Willis urges cross-party collaboration on superannuation policy amid tight polls and opposition. National Party's Nicola Willis calls…
- Keywords: national party, superannuation, retirement age, politics, nz first, labour, greens, act, budget 2026, cross party discussion, retirement care, news
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/political/1860419/politicians-can-t-dance-alone-on-superannuation-nicola-willis
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-12T00:38:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: national party, superannuation, retirement age, politics, nz first, labour, greens, act, budget 2026, cross party discussion, retirement care, news
## National Party's superannuation plan
National has confirmed its fiscal plan includes raising retirement age gradually but not stating exact timeline.
## Polls show public support for 65 retirement age
An RNZ Reid Research poll from July showed 58 percent of respondents want retirement age to remain at 65.
## Cross party discussion on retirement
Labour's Barbara Edmonds and National's Nicola Willis agreed to cross party discussion on retirement and aged care.
## Willis calls for political collaboration
Willis says politicians must 'put aside the pettiness' and work together to ensure superannuation remains sustainable.

> put aside the pettiness, come to the table
## Commitment to superannuation discussions
National commits to cross party consultations within 100 days to find a sustainable superannuation solution.
## Key takeaway

National Party's Nicola Willis calls for political parties to work together on superannuation reforms to ensure sustainability.