National adamant its superannuation stance has not changed
New Zealand's National Party is facing criticism for its shifting stance on superannuation policy ahead of the election. Despite previous promises to address the retirement age, the party's latest fiscal plan lacks specific commitments to change it.
Why it matters
Superannuation reform is a major political issue that impacts long-term fiscal stability and voter sentiment in New Zealand.
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National is adamant its stance on superannuation has not changed since its fiery criticisms of other parties' failure to tackle the problem earlier in the year.
An economist is urging action, while political friends and foes alike are lobbing in their own criticisms.
The party unveiled its fiscal plan on Monday, setting out how policies would be paid for.
In stark contrast to ACT's own fiscals unveiled the day before, there was no sign of a specific plans to raise the age of eligibility for superannuation.
Instead, a commitment to the stance Willis agreed on TVNZ's Q+A on Sunday, to discuss the path forward in a broader cross-party accord over the retirement system with bitter rival Labour, which has promised to keep the age at 65.
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