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1942 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

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Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
1942 days ago

Be Intrepid Travel Event

House of Travel Lower Hutt

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Join the team at House of Travel Lower Hutt, along with Intrepid Travel guru Griff, on a visual journey around the world.

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1943 days ago

School holiday theatre - Pinocchio

Kathy from Hutt Repertory Theatre

Bookings are now open for our July school holiday production of Pinocchio. Book online or at Len Hooper Pharmacy, 104 Oxford Terrace, Lower Hutt.

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1945 days ago

Petone businesses say no to expanded Jackson St levy

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Commercial and trade businesses fear they will gain little from a levy they say is geared towards helping retail shops and cafes.


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1943 days ago

Be in to WIN a Double Movie Pass!

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Lower Hutt Rutherford Street

Get exclusive offers from Beaurepaires straight to your inbox and you'll go in our monthly draw to WIN Double Movie Passes!

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1943 days ago

Moving Kitchen wall

Mehul from Waiwhetu

We are extending our kitchen and want to move the wall towards our bathroom next to the kitchen. Can someone recommend any builder. Thanks very much.

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