Flexi-Super proving a winner in Ohariu
20 November 2011

I am getting very positive feedback on UnitedFuture’s Flexi-Super policy while campaigning in Ohariu.

I have been getting a very positive overall response from the community, but am particularly taken by how interested people were in the Flexi-Super.

The policy would allow people to take superannuation anywhere from 60 at a reduced amount and progressively enhanced each through to 70 if people waited longer.

 I have been delighted with the response generally, but it is the sheer number who have come up to me and really wanted to know more about the Flexi-Super policy that has surprised me.

I think giving people choice and control over how they live their later years is really striking a chord.

When they see the potential for a sustainable Super scheme that allows them to live the way they want, they are impressed.

I think the idea has real potential for take-up, given the open response it has received from other parties, including the Maori Party and Act in the recent small party’ leaders’ debate.

A lot of people clearly like this idea – and it is completely achievable.