More means testing is inevitable unless we are prepared to pay more tax

More means testing is inevitable unless we are prepared to pay more tax
The drums are beating louder for changes to New Zealand Super. (Image: Getty)
Cameron Bagrie
Means testing was a sub-theme in the 2025 Budget. This sub-theme appears poised to gain momentum over the coming decade as fiscal necessity dictates. A means test is a method for determining whether an individual qualifies for financial assistance or benefits based on their income and resources.The Budget announced that the Government’s KiwiSaver contribution will be means-tested for people earning $180,000 a year. A new parental assistance test will be introduced from July 2027, which will determine whether parents can support their...

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