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• Key Facts on KiwiSaver for Election 08 (Powerpoint, 5 slides - 600kb) - click here
• CTU calls on National to abandon KiwiSaver Cuts Council of Trade Unions President Helen Kelly is calling on the National Party to abandon their KiwiSaver cuts.
• National’s KiwiSaver cuts double what is reported  “Further reading of National’s economic management plan shows alongside National’s plans to cut employer contributions to 2 per cent and abolish the employer tax credit, it will also cut the government contribution (member tax credit) to 2 per cent, leaving many workers earning under $52,000 much worse off.”
• Axing KiwiSaver to pay for tax cuts is not a serious economic plan  "The National Party tax policy does nothing to address New Zealand’s low wage problem and significantly discourages long term savings.  Axing KiwiSaver to pay for tax cuts is not a serious economic plan,” CTU Economist Peter Conway said.