Flexisuper discussion paper released
26 August 2013

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne has released a Government Discussion Paper on UnitedFuture’s flagship “Flexi Super” plan.

“Flexi Super gives New Zealanders the option of choosing to take a
reduced rate of New Zealand superannuation from the age of 60, or an
increased rate if they defer taking up superannuation until they reach
70.


“A Fairfax Ipsos Mori poll earlier this year showed almost 50% supported
the idea – almost more than twice the level of support for shifting the
age of entitlement for superannuation to 67, or keeping it at 65.


“Flexi Super lets people choose for themselves when they want to take up
superannuation – without being told by the government when they should
or should not retire,” Mr Dunne says.


Mr Dunne says Māori, Pasifika and other demographic groups with shorter life spans would benefit most from Flexi Super.

“The Discussion Paper is open for public submissions open until Friday
11 October, after which time the Government will consider these and
determine what action it will take,” he says.

The Flexi Super Discussion Paper was a provision of the National/UnitedFuture Confidence and Supply Agreement.

A copy of the Discussion Paper is attached  and it is also available on the Minister of Finance’s website.

Flexible Superannuation discussion paper

This paper is open for public comment and should be circulated to all New Zealanders as it is a topic that affects us all

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