While completely voluntary, 2.15 million New Zealanders are active KiwiSaver members as of June 2013, equal to 56 percent of the country's population under 65. At 1 December 2011, a person may be able to get New Zealand Superannuation if they: are aged 65 or over. are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
30% Yes |
70% No |
28% Yes |
60% No |
2% Yes, except for workers with physically demanding jobs |
5% No, but incentivise those who choose to continue work |
4% No, the current age of 65 is sufficient |
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1% No, and it should be lowered |
See how support for each position on “Retirement Age” has changed over time for 15.5k New Zealand voters.
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See how importance of “Retirement Age” has changed over time for 15.5k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, and those who keep working should have a means tested pension
@9HK9YD6 4mos4MO
The age of ate for 65 for beneficial of leg sets by legend former US president Donald Trump and former UK Prime minister's office is increased White House issued
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Keep it at 65 with an option to retire then or should the worker choose, they can continue working subject they are mentally and physically able to
@9G3DP466mos6MO
Yes if it really needs to happen but types of work should be a consideration to the age of retirement eg physically demanding jobs
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Yes for those whose life expectancy has increased reduced for those groups whose life expectancy is less, due to health, race, socioeconomic factors and take into account physical work.
@9FNGKP57mos7MO
Lower for Māori by 7 years
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