Agree Craic - the biggest issue with the budget is that it does nothing to address superannuation, which is a specific policy and point of difference for National.
It will be interesting to see if the opposition get traction on any issues.
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Agree Craic - the biggest issue with the budget is that it does nothing to address superannuation, which is a specific policy and point of difference for National.
It will be interesting to see if the opposition get traction on any issues.
I do not believe that National Superannuation is a problem. To fiddle with eligibility dates saves very little and creates a number of problems. People at age 65 plus are often able to claim other benefits and often do so. By leaving it alone, we avoid the need for expensive social welfare intervention. It also keeps people in jobs longer and reduces vacancies so feeds unemployment. Note that veterans now qualify without the costly structure that assessed needs etc. They are dying at a faster rate than people imagine. Any WW2 veterans are at least in their mid eighties and most would be in some sort of care anyway - the few From Korea are not significant. I think John Key has been doing his sums in this area
I agree Craic. Expect an announcement any day now with massive increase in benefits and support for World War One veterans!
That sounded like a pretty rousing speech in reply to the budget by the one with no charisma ....pity nobody was listening
Labour's video reply to the budget.
http://action.labour.org.nz/post-bud...ource=nzlabour
It is true that MPs are there to serve everyone, that's for sure.
There's another block of data from the Herald, also pointing out that the projected surplus is currently within the margin of error. Video from Brian Fallow.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/n...ectid=11255347
Bugger - they don't have these things in Wellington. Would go and support them if they did
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=11256215