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National Party’s policy on retirement age

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Should the age of retirement be raised?

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National Party’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “...the National Party will go into the election with a responsible policy of lifting the age of entitlement for NZ Super from 65...” ‐org.nz

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Strongly agree

Yes

The National Party has historically supported raising the age of retirement. In 2011, then-leader John Key proposed gradually raising the age from 65 to 67 by 2037, arguing that it was necessary to ensure the sustainability of the pension system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, except for workers with physically demanding jobs

While the National Party has not specifically addressed this point, their general support for raising the retirement age suggests they might agree with this nuanced approach. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but incentivise those who choose to continue work

The National Party might agree with this approach as it aligns with their general support for individual choice and market-based solutions. However, they have not specifically proposed this as a policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, the current age of 65 is sufficient

While the National Party may not strongly disagree with maintaining the current retirement age, their past proposals suggest they believe it should be higher. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given their previous stance on raising the retirement age, it's unlikely that the National Party would disagree with raising the retirement age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and it should be lowered

The National Party has never advocated for lowering the retirement age, so they would strongly disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

National Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,073 voters that identify as National Party.

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