Superannuation
A fresh approach to personal savings is the only way to stop our slide into inequality and low productivity, argues Robert MacCulloch
23rd Jun 18, 9:11am
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A fresh approach to personal savings is the only way to stop our slide into inequality and low productivity, argues Robert MacCulloch
Peter Dunne argues that the Government is not prepared to confront lessons from the past and says that the idealism - not the failure - of the 1970s Labour administration is what is being remembered
7th Jun 18, 8:22am
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Peter Dunne argues that the Government is not prepared to confront lessons from the past and says that the idealism - not the failure - of the 1970s Labour administration is what is being remembered
Guardians of NZ Super say the Fund stood at $37.9 bln as at December and has returned 10.5%, after costs, since its inception in 2003
22nd Feb 18, 10:15am
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Guardians of NZ Super say the Fund stood at $37.9 bln as at December and has returned 10.5%, after costs, since its inception in 2003
Benje Patterson looks at 10 ways to kickstart your financial health
Terry Baucher with a parable about tax involving Metiria, Bill and Winston. Tax evasion, tax avoidance or just a simple mistake?
10th Dec 17, 6:31am
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Terry Baucher with a parable about tax involving Metiria, Bill and Winston. Tax evasion, tax avoidance or just a simple mistake?
Australian government announces Royal Commission into alleged misconduct of financial services providers pledging 'it won't be a never-ending lawyers’ picnic'
30th Nov 17, 2:38pm
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Australian government announces Royal Commission into alleged misconduct of financial services providers pledging 'it won't be a never-ending lawyers’ picnic'
NZ Super Fund returns 20.7% in June year after costs and before tax. Now sits at $35 bln having added $5 bln. Pays $920 mln in tax
28th Sep 17, 11:32am
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NZ Super Fund returns 20.7% in June year after costs and before tax. Now sits at $35 bln having added $5 bln. Pays $920 mln in tax
Chief Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford says we need to work together to ensure everyone in New Zealand has an adequate home to live in. 'We must leave nobody behind'
31st Aug 17, 9:22am
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Chief Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford says we need to work together to ensure everyone in New Zealand has an adequate home to live in. 'We must leave nobody behind'
Shamubeel Eaqub says there is a failure to think long-term by both local and central government. Local authorities are not the only ones responsible for the housing crisis, but they can do a lot, he believes
30th Aug 17, 7:36am
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Shamubeel Eaqub says there is a failure to think long-term by both local and central government. Local authorities are not the only ones responsible for the housing crisis, but they can do a lot, he believes
Robert Whitaker says that in order to fix housing, we must fix renting
University of Otago's Andrew Coleman looks at the intergenerational effects of the tax system on New Zealand’s housing markets
28th Aug 17, 11:26am
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University of Otago's Andrew Coleman looks at the intergenerational effects of the tax system on New Zealand’s housing markets
Brian Fallow looks at spending by our most recent two governments in real per capita terms and finds stark differences
6th Jun 17, 7:47am
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Brian Fallow looks at spending by our most recent two governments in real per capita terms and finds stark differences
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Welfare - Superannuation
27th May 17, 9:05am
Election 2017 - Party Policies - Welfare - Superannuation
With Steven Joyce set to present his first Budget this week, Brian Fallow looks at some of the Finance Minister's options given the cyclical tailwind at his back and the looming election
22nd May 17, 7:34am
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With Steven Joyce set to present his first Budget this week, Brian Fallow looks at some of the Finance Minister's options given the cyclical tailwind at his back and the looming election
Terry Baucher on how a change in tax law caused the current housing crisis
Four approaches the Society of Actuaries suggests you could adopt as you convert your retirement savings into income
4th May 17, 4:06pm
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Four approaches the Society of Actuaries suggests you could adopt as you convert your retirement savings into income
Brian Fallow takes a look at Labour & the Greens' fiscal policy and wonders how they will be able to manage govt spending to 30% of GDP as health & super costs rise
8th Apr 17, 6:02am
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Brian Fallow takes a look at Labour & the Greens' fiscal policy and wonders how they will be able to manage govt spending to 30% of GDP as health & super costs rise
Economist Bill Rosenberg runs the ruler over NZ Super cost predictions, and argues it's not as scary as we've been told; Calls for a proper debate on population policy
4th Apr 17, 5:02am
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Economist Bill Rosenberg runs the ruler over NZ Super cost predictions, and argues it's not as scary as we've been told; Calls for a proper debate on population policy
David Hall calls for an intergenerational conversation about fairness - it would be hard 'but even trying would be a good start'
25th Mar 17, 8:35am
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David Hall calls for an intergenerational conversation about fairness - it would be hard 'but even trying would be a good start'
James Shaw on how a Labour/Greens Government would reduce government debt while maintaining current levels of spending
24th Mar 17, 2:25pm
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James Shaw on how a Labour/Greens Government would reduce government debt while maintaining current levels of spending
Brian Fallow probes National, Labour & NZ First's stances on superannuation and argues they are too relaxed about the snowballing costs
17th Mar 17, 9:18am
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Brian Fallow probes National, Labour & NZ First's stances on superannuation and argues they are too relaxed about the snowballing costs
Chapman Tripp partners see the Mark Warminger decision on market manipulation as providing useful clarification of a difficult law
8th Mar 17, 11:28am
Chapman Tripp partners see the Mark Warminger decision on market manipulation as providing useful clarification of a difficult law
Maori Party keen on Peter Dunne's flexi-super policy, co-leader Fox says; Set to meet United Future, ACT on proposals following National's plan to raise Super age
8th Mar 17, 9:39am
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Maori Party keen on Peter Dunne's flexi-super policy, co-leader Fox says; Set to meet United Future, ACT on proposals following National's plan to raise Super age
Prime Minister Bill English wants to increase the age of eligibility for superannuation from 65 to 67 from 2037
6th Mar 17, 4:15pm
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Prime Minister Bill English wants to increase the age of eligibility for superannuation from 65 to 67 from 2037
Diane Maxwell calls for crack down on people who get Super without earning it; Urges Govt to raise the age of eligibility to 67 and resume contributions to the Super Fund
14th Dec 16, 2:18pm
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Diane Maxwell calls for crack down on people who get Super without earning it; Urges Govt to raise the age of eligibility to 67 and resume contributions to the Super Fund