Peters Proposes Citizenship for Benefits | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 6, 2026 · 1m

Winston Peters is stirring controversy by proposing that citizenship could become a requirement for accessing government benefits like jobseeker payments, following his party’s announcement that only citizens will qualify for New Zealand Superannuation starting in 2029. While he’s focused on superannuation for now, he hinted at extending citizenship requirements to other welfare programs, potentially impacting thousands and costing up to a billion dollars. Meanwhile, at the Pacific Islands Forum, Peters defended a muted statement on missile testing, calling it a necessary compromise and…