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Luxon Vows Super Age Rise, Targets 2037 Second-Term Push

5/8/2026

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham Mornings that National will campaign to raise the superannuation eligibility age, while withholding policy details.
Luxon said the change will be pursued and implemented in the second term when National returns to power.
In his 2023 proposal, the first age increase was slated for 2037.
The 2023 proposal also outlined a phased rollout of the increase.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham Mornings that National will campaign to raise the superannuation eligibility age, while withholding policy details.
Luxon said the change will be pursued and implemented in the second term when National returns to power.
In his 2023 proposal, the first age increase was slated for 2037.
The 2023 proposal also outlined a phased rollout of the increase.