PremiumOpinionOpinion bySimon BridgesNZ Herald·2 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to readSimon Bridges is the chief executive of the Auckland Business Chamber and was the leader of the National Party from 2018 to 2020.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces National's KiwiSaver policy at the party's annual conference in Lower Hutt in June. Photo / Hagen Hopkins / Getty ImagesFor some time, the top concerns for New Zealanders in any poll have been cost of living and the economy. That’s why it’s a surprise to me that there’s near consensus among our chattering classes that raising KiwiSaver contributions to 12% is a great idea.
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