This group based in Wellington are a “think Tank” which looks at future proofing issues. They came into being from … More Report on NZ Superannuation by the NZ Initiative Group
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Michael Littlewood responds to Peter Davis
Good to see a firm and positive response to Emeritus Professor Peter Davis article. Expected better from Davis. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12108163 Posted by … More Michael Littlewood responds to Peter Davis
No frills retirement plus!
Research out of Massey University, NZ. The costs of retirement! Most people in NZ apart from the educated few, have … More No frills retirement plus!
New Zealand Superannuation Rules
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/70199729/pensioners-breaking-nz-superannuation-rules-risk-missing-out For website. Rob Stock on NZ Super Posted Alec Waugh 4 August 2018
The case against Raising NZ Superannuation age of entitlement
This 2017 article is a timely reminder re both the substance and complexity of New Zealand Superannuation. Contains some excellent … More The case against Raising NZ Superannuation age of entitlement
NZ SUPERANNUATION: PUBLIC THOUGHTS
By no means an accurate measure, but peoples perceptions are important! Note the linked papers with the article. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/103844070/no-strategy-for-saving-nz-super-particularly-popular … More NZ SUPERANNUATION: PUBLIC THOUGHTS
Kiwi Saver: New Zealand Superannuation: The New Zealand Superannuation Fund
Can someone please explain the difference between KiwiSaver, The New Zealand Superannuation Fund and New Zealand Superannuation? KIWI-SAVER was introduced … More Kiwi Saver: New Zealand Superannuation: The New Zealand Superannuation Fund
2017: The Dominant retirement income issues for New Zealand
At the end of each calendar year, we list what we see as the dominant New Zealand retirement income issues. … More 2017: The Dominant retirement income issues for New Zealand
Who Do you trust!
The editor is taking a rest for a 4 week period. Kaspanz refreshes and updates articles weekly, and shortly after … More Who Do you trust!
Kaspanz Chair Makes Sunday Star Times
Don’t panic on pensions
Sunday Star Times Oct 13th, 2013 D1, D5
Fears of a massive unaffordable pensions blowout in future may be easing as analysis suggests a sustainable solution is achievable.
Measures proposed by the Retirement Commission are estimated to cut the cost of NZ Super to about 6.5 per cent of GDP by 2060 – a level seen as costly, but affordable.
Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell said the measures were designed to be the last big changes needed to make the universal state pension sustainable in the face of an ageing population.
Her comments follow analysis from the University of Auckland’s Retirement Policy and Research Centre showing a consistent decline in Treasury’s estimates of the future cost of NZ Super.
On Wednesday in the Focusing on the Future report the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income proposed progressively raising the age of eligibility for NZ Super (currently $21,336.64 before tax for a person living alone) as life-spans increase. Continue reading Kaspanz Chair Makes Sunday Star Times