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Purpose of This Website An introduction to NZ Pension Abuse. Executive Summary A bulletin highlighting the major content of this website.
It May Affect You: Shortchanging Ruth Having lived and worked most of her life in New Zealand, Ruth is denied NZ Super. Shortchanging Truth Government departments can be misleading and evasive. Direct Deduction The New Zealand Government is appropriating overseas retirement savings. Dual Entitlement Most British migrants lose their UK pension - but the law is inconsistent. The Asian Community Ministry officials and politicians have ignored the interests of Asians. Special Banking Option A mechanism ostensibly to assist pensioners, in reality benefits the NZ Government. Retirement Policies Discriminatory policies impact negatively on New Zealanders and their economy. Justifying Discrimination New Zealand manipulates other countries into subsidizing its retirement program. Rewarding Service Pensions of senior MPs and civil servants are funded by overseas pensions. Discretionary Powers The Chief Executive of the MSD/WINZ has been granted excessive powers. The ROE Case Civil servants misled the Courts to secure the government the legitimacy it needed. KiwiSaver KiwiSaver contributors will be able to receive NZ Super in full. Human Rights Commission Every complaint has been dismissed, every appeal for legal assistance denied. The United States Social security initiatives would improve New Zealand's prospects with the US overnight. Secrets and Lies Concealment and falsification characterize bureaucratic responses to complaints. Yes, Minister New Zealand’s retirement policies have become the preserve of civil servants. Elections 2005 The original Pension Abuse website brings an encouraging response. A Petition and a Preview Senior Ministry officials begin to lash out against the growing criticism. A High Price to Pay Ministry officials justify their policies - and continue to persecute pensioners. NZ First: Press Release New Zealand First calls government retirement policy hypocrisy. Media Apathy Educating the public has not been helped by a lack of interest from the media. Expatriates Kiwi expats are asked to voice their concerns. Collective Action Abused pensioners have a choice. Registration Registration information.
Reports/Reviews: NZ Superannuation Portability The government was advised early on that its pension policies were unsustainable. 2003 Review: Summary What the government was told needed to be done.. The Government’s Reaction Cabinet Ministers dismiss the recommendations of their advisors. Ongoing Reviews/Reports The government asks its officials to come up with more modest options.
February 27, 2007 The Ball is in our court Quote of the Month
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