PremiumOpinionOpinion byMary HolmColumnist·NZ Herald·3 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM12 mins to readMary Holm is a columnist for the New Zealand Herald.‌National's proposed KiwiSaver changes would help parents on paid parental leave as well as newborn babies. Photo / 123rfMaking KiwiSaver truly universalQ: I’m concerned about some aspects of the National Party election policy in respect of KiwiSaver. In particular, the intention (if National is re-elected) to make the participation in KiwiSaver compulsory. What are your thoughts?Concerned Old Tosser.

A: We can’t have concerned old tossers