United Future New Zealand   Guiding Principles

Summaries of United Future's position papers are available by clicking a link below



  GENETIC MODIFICATION

  1. General Principles
  2. Family
  3. Education
  4. Health
  5. Finding Futures
  6. Economy
  7. Law & Order
  8. Immigration
  9. Electoral System
10. New Zealand Superannuation
11. Drug Abuse & Dependency
12. Golden Plan for Positive Ageing
13. Treaty Issues
14. Caring for Kids
15. Young New Zealanders
16. Information Technology
17. Environment
18. Transport
19. Arts & Culture
20. Local Government
21. Emergency Services
22. Foreign Affairs & Defence
23. Government that Works
 




golden plan
The Golden Plan is United Future New Zealand's plan for positive ageing.

United Future New Zealand has developed a comprehensive national strategy for the ageing, which recognises their need for security and dignity. We advocate a sustainable superannuation scheme alongside a series of initiatives which recognise the contribution older New Zealanders make and encourage their diversity and individuality.

We are proposing better structures and policies to effect this balance.

UNITED FUTURE WILL

  • Improve the integration of health and social services for older New Zealanders.
  • Work with non-governmental agencies on policy development for older people.
  • Promote income security by working with the Retirement Commissioner to develop a fair and sustainable superannuation scheme.
  • Establish a new Accord on Positive Ageing to replace the former Multi-Party Accord on Superannuation. The Accord will aim to achieve a political and economic consensus on the range of issues affecting older New Zealanders.
  • Introduce a community volunteer tax rebate as both financial incentive and recognition of the contribution of older people in society.
  • Introduce an extended reciprocal pension portability programme to support New Zealand citizens overseas and migrants living here.
  • Back a national publicity campaign to change attitudes to older workers and improve their opportunities to be involved in work, training and educational and cultural opportunities.




Notable Points
  • An Accord on Positive Ageing to achieve a consensus on a range of issues affecting older New Zealanders.
  • A sustainable superannuation scheme.
  • A community volunteer tax rebate which recognises the unique contribution of older people.
  • Extended pension portability.
  • A national publicity campaign to emphasise and encourage the contribution of older people to society.


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