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Greens claim $700m ‘uncosted hole’ in Budget

Last updated: May 25, 2025 12:37 pm
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By Susan Edmunds of RNZ

The Green Party has raised concerns about a potential unbudgeted financial gap of hundreds of millions of dollars in increased KiwiSaver contributions for public sector workers, following the government’s announcement of a phased increase to the default KiwiSaver contribution rate to 4 percent in the recent Budget.

The Green Party pointed out that the government had not factored in the cost of this increase for its own employees in its financial planning, estimating that it could result in a shortfall of up to $714 million over the Budget forecast period. Co-leader Chloe Swarbrick emphasized the need for the government to address this issue, citing the significant impact it could have on government finances.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis’s office acknowledged the potential cost implications and stated that Crown agencies would need to assess the impact on their budgets. However, Swarbrick criticized the lack of transparency in addressing this issue, suggesting that the government may need to make budget cuts to accommodate the increased contributions.

The Green Party also highlighted concerns about the potential impact on employees, particularly those with total remuneration packages, who may not be able to avoid the increase in contributions. Craig Renney from the NZ Council of Trade Unions expressed similar concerns, warning that some employers may pass on the cost to employees or pressure them to reduce their contributions.

Overall, the Green Party emphasized the need for a more comprehensive review of retirement settings and consultation with stakeholders to address the challenges posed by the increased KiwiSaver contributions. The party also raised concerns about the potential implications for lower-income earners and the need to protect workers from bearing the brunt of the additional costs.

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Employees will have the option to revert their contribution rate to 3 percent, matched by employers, but there are concerns about the potential pressure some employees may face to do so. The Green Party and trade unions stressed the importance of protecting workers’ rights and ensuring that the increased contributions do not disproportionately impact lower-income earners.

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