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Election 2026: NZ First superannuation plan would restrict payments to New Zealand citizens

From NZ Herald · () English

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  • New Zealand First leader Winston Peters announced a campaign policy to restrict New Zealand Superannuation payments to New Zealand citizens from 2029.
  • Peters introduced the policy in Hamilton, framing it as a matter of “economic fairness” and putting New Zealanders first.
  • The proposal would tighten eligibility rules for the public pension scheme.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a campaign policy that would limit New Zealand Superannuation to New Zealand citizens from 2029.

Peters unveiled the proposal in Hamilton, saying the campaign was about “economic fairness” and “putting New Zealanders first.”

Economic fairness

· Winston PetersPeters used the phrase to frame New Zealand First’s campaign policy.

The party says the change would prevent superannuation costs from continuing to grow by narrowing eligibility to citizens only.

Putting New Zealanders first

· Winston PetersPeters described the political aim behind limiting eligibility to citizens.
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