Jack Marshall

They contributed to the system to support their grandparents.

This highlights a major issue facing countries with ageing populations, such as China. A shrinking working-age population struggles to sustain the costs of the previous generation, who are living longer and requiring more expensive care.

A bit of both, saying only being libertarian is not a good idea. ===

#nzpol

"In the current system, today’s superannuation expenses are paid for by today’s taxpayers – which Douglas described as a “Ponzi scheme”."

"Douglas’ solution would be a form of self-funding social services. New Zealanders would be given large tax cuts, but they would be encouraged to use those cuts to pay for schemes that would pre-fund the services they drew on when they aged, like health and superannuation."

‘I never thought I would say it’ – Roger Douglas on Act, NZ First The Act founder said his old party was 'sending NZ bankrupt'.

I came away from this article as a Roger Douglas fan. Thinking about taxes, social security, he's got some good points. When it comes to taxes, it doesn't make sense for the next generation to pay for today's retirement. Especially when we have an aging population

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"Criticising" is a very kind way to explain how they tried to bust into a private event yelled at the deputy prime minister he was giving a speech.

How a simple math error sparked a panic about black plastic kitchen utensils A study warned that people were being exposed to a toxic chemical from kitchen utensils. But the researchers misstated the safe daily limit

Hey, so it turns out that paper on black plastic was a bit blown out of proportion by a simple math error.

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Aucklanders: What's your monthly water bill?

Last year we were paying $30 a month. We've moved into a bigger (albeit brand new apartment) and now we're paying at least $80.

but... are they?

RIP Auckland ShowGirls.

If I was a planner I would design everything with plans to add cycleways in 3-6 years time with the next government. Make space and lay the ground work. Probably the best you can do in this climate.

DATA BABY

It's all about the foundations.

I think, as a society, we stick with oat and cow for now. We can forget the rest for a year or two. It's time to simplify.

Ha - Not likely.

If they're cheap and electric that might not be such a bad thing!

Trade Minister Todd McClay to shoulder blame if no India free trade agreement by end of term Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised to secure a deal in the next two years.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. There will be no comprehensive free trade agreement with India. Any India watcher knows that. Seems the government knows now too. Let the walk back begin. #nzpol

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a niggle to put it lightly

When we first got a playstation in 2003 we didn't have a memory card. I started playing Metal of Honor and didnt sleep nor stop until I finished the game. bring back youth

can i see my own post if I have muted the word trump

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Pray for me. I joined the gym. I'm not a gym person but I'm in my thirties.

Ideally neither of these trucks will hit you. But it's kind of important. One will maim you, one will kill you. Choose wisely.

ABC asked Australian parents what they made of the social media ban for under-16s - here's what they said ABC asked Australian parents what they made of the social media ban for under-16s - here is what they said.

Social media platforms are designed to hold your attention for as long as possible. Unless they change the fundamental infrastructure of these platforms, children should not have access to addictive substances.