Why taxing a shrinking pool of workers more isn't the way to pay for our ageing population

PremiumJenée TibshraenyWellington Business Editor·NZ Herald·29 Jun, 2026 07:00 PM5 mins to read‌ANZ Group chief economist Richard Yetsenga says economies tend to choose conserving over growing, as they mature. Photo / Michael CraigANZ Group chief economist Richard Yetsenga says economies tend to choose conserving over growing, as they mature. Photo / Michael CraigRetirement income policy isn’t the only thing that needs to evolve, as the number of working people per retiree continues to fall in New Zealand.What we tax and how we get the most from every hour worked should also be up for discussion.

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