United woos grey vote
United Future says superannuitants will be better off voting for it as it is going to raise the rate of NZ Super.
Thursday, August 4th 2005, 6:42AM
United Future revenue spokesperson Gordon Copeland says that his party will be significantly increasing the rate of super for senior New Zealanders.
“United Future will increase the amount married couples receive by $21.34 per week or $1,110 per annum with an equivalent increase for singles ($13.88 per week, or $721.76 per annum).”
In all cases this is a 5.4% increase on current entitlements.
“In addition we will remove GST on rates. Taken together, this will increase the household income of senior citizens on the married rate by an average of about $1,300 per annum.
“It will more than ensure that our seniors can cover the increased cost of electricity and rates, both of which have increased dramatically in the last three years.
NZ First is also pledging to raise the level of NZ Super.
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