Makara, Wellington

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2394 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

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Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
2394 days ago

We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

We make it our mission to help our youth grow in confidence, building strong communities and working towards a brighter future for all Kiwi kids.

Learn more about our work in the link provided.

#NZR #Rugby #AllBlacks #BlackFerns #GraemeDingleFoundation

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2395 days ago

We’ve got something to show you

Brendan Foot Motors

Hello Kapiti Coast!

Brendan Foot Supersite has Stuff Motoring Car Brand of the Year at Coastlands until 18 June.

We are displaying some fantastic Hyundai vehicles for you in the Garden Court atrium (past the Countdown entrance). See these great cars and hear about the great reasons to buy a … View more
Hello Kapiti Coast!

Brendan Foot Supersite has Stuff Motoring Car Brand of the Year at Coastlands until 18 June.

We are displaying some fantastic Hyundai vehicles for you in the Garden Court atrium (past the Countdown entrance). See these great cars and hear about the great reasons to buy a Hyundai from Brendan Foot Supersite.

We do trade-ins, can offer a guaranteed minimum buyback price and a Free 10 Year Mechanical Assurance (some Ts and Cs apply).

We are at Coastlands by 18 June, so hurry on in.
Visit us!

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2395 days ago

Netgear AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender (EX6150)

Gary from Brooklyn

If you find your Wifi strength is weak down the other end of the house or your office you can boost the signal with this range extender.

Google "Netgear WIFI range extender setup".

It was purchased for $220.

We have this as surplus. Still has the plastic protector on the face. In … View more
If you find your Wifi strength is weak down the other end of the house or your office you can boost the signal with this range extender.

Google "Netgear WIFI range extender setup".

It was purchased for $220.

We have this as surplus. Still has the plastic protector on the face. In mint condition.

I'll consider any reasonable offers.

Negotiable

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2398 days ago

Safer Plates

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Get tamper-resistant screws installed on your car for just $5.
Saturday 8 June, from 10 am - 2 pm
Drive on over to Churton Park New World Supermarket car park to get tamper-resistant screws installed on your vehicle. Wellington City Council is partnering with local Community Patrols and Police to … View more
Get tamper-resistant screws installed on your car for just $5.
Saturday 8 June, from 10 am - 2 pm
Drive on over to Churton Park New World Supermarket car park to get tamper-resistant screws installed on your vehicle. Wellington City Council is partnering with local Community Patrols and Police to help reduce theft of vehicle number plates.
Safer Plates is a country-wide programme to provide secure stainless steel screws to the public for $5 per vehicle, making it difficult for thieves to remove number plates. All the proceeds from the events go to the Community Patrols.

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