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The Progressive Party on Welfare and Superannuation

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The Progressive Party supports increasing superannuation from 66% of the average after-tax wage

A Progressives spokeswoman says the party supports increasing superannuation payments above 66 percent.

A Progressives spokeswoman says the party supports increasing superannuation payments above 66 percent.

The Progressive Party supports keeping KiwiSaver in its current form

A Progressives spokeswoman says the party supports retaining KiwiSaver in its current form.

The Progressive Party is neutral on the government requiring the New Zealand Superannuation Fund to invest more heavily in New Zealand

The Progressive Party supports requiring parents on the DPB to return to part-time work or training once their children are at school

A Progressives spokeswoman says the party supports parents on the DPB being required to return to work or training. Leader Jim Anderton says, “I think it is a good opportunity for DPB beneficiaries in most cases”.