National says it wants to rebuild the economy and help with the cost of living. One key plan is making KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers from 1 July 2028, so more people save for retirement. They say 99.5 per cent of people currently contributing through wages will benefit from changes to KiwiSaver.
“A re-elected National Government will strengthen New Zealanders' financial security by making KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers from 1 July 2028”
“99.5 per cent of people contributing to KiwiSaver through their wages or salaries can look forward to greater security in retirement”
“National is fixing the basics and building the future”
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National proposes making KiwiSaver contributions compulsory for all workers from 1 July 2028, at the default rate on a glidepath reaching 6 percent each from employee and employer by 2032. Alongside it: a $1,500 Baby Boost with automatic enrolment at birth, a government KiwiSaver contribution for people on paid parental leave whether or not they contribute themselves, and compulsory employer contributions for workers over 65 — all from 1 July 2027.
National proposes lifting paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30 in three annual steps between 2027 and 2029, and separately allowing both parents to take their leave at the same time rather than only one after the other. It would also keep in force the change letting annual leave accrue during parental leave so returning parents are paid in full. The stated longer-term aim is 40 weeks.
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