David Farrar: Chippie is brave and right

The Herald reports:

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he is open to discussing whether New Zealand’s superannuation should be means-tested.

Hipkins told Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham he would not want full means-testing of the country’s pension but added “there are questions”.

David Farrar: Yes we should means test Super

Radio NZ reports:

More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn more than $200,000 a year, and another 33,000 earn between $100,000 and $200,000 – and the Retirement Commissioner says it’s fair to question whether they should be able to claim NZ Super as well.

Ele Ludemann: Means test extras

Sigh, another call for a capital gains tax:

“There is more to do.”

These are the words of outgoing chief executive and secretary to the Treasury Dr Caralee McLiesh, who believes cutting spending here and there won’t be enough to put the Government’s finances on a sustainable path forward.