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Maori Party on Welfare and Superannuation

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Maori Party strongly supports increasing superannuation from 66% of the average after-tax wage

The Maori Party advocates for an increase in core benefit levels, including veterans' pensions and superannuation, a spokesperson says. Party policy is also to adjust superannuation entitlements for those groups who currently experience lower life expectancy,

Maori Party is neutral on keeping KiwiSaver in its current form

The Maori Party supports KiwiSaver, but goes further. “It would support it becoming compulsory for all wage and salary earners provided there is relief in the scheme's design for those earners at the poverty line. Analysis has shown that the more you earn, the more government subsidy you can receive. We will review KiwiSaver for equity and fairness,” a spokesperson says.

Maori Party strongly supports the government requiring the New Zealand Superannuation Fund to invest more heavily in New Zealand

The Maori Party supports investment in local innovation.

Maori Party strongly opposes requiring parents on the DPB to return to part-time work or training once their children are at school

The Maori Party is not a fan of requiring beneficiaries to work. It “advocates for core benefits and accommodation benefits to be increased so that all parents can determine for themselves when and how they will engage in the paid workforce,” a spokesperson says.