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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 6 MIN

National's plan for compulsory KiwiSaver criticised over concerns for low income earners

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The Salvation army is criticising National's plans for compulsory KiwiSaver, saying "if people are struggling today to meet the basics, we can't expect them to save for tomorrow. National wants to make KiwiSaver compulsary with workers paying six percent of their income into the scheme and employers matching it by April 2032.

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