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NZ First Proposes Citizenship Only Super | Auckland News
New Zealand First is pushing a bold superannuation overhaul: only citizens would qualify for the national retirement benefit starting 2029. Current rules allow permanent residents and visa holders to access it after meeting residency thresholds. Leader Winston Peters argues this protects Kiwi seniors who’ve paid taxes for decades, calling the existing system unfair amid rising immigration. He proposes a three-year grace period and insists taxpayers shouldn’t fund migrants who haven’t lived here as long as lifelong residents. The move sparks debate over fairness and sustainability, especially…
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