If you're of a certain age, you might remember the day the letter arrived to let you know you were eligible for government superannuation payments. Perhaps it marked the beginning of your retirement - a time of excitement for some and trepidation for others. For many older New Zealanders, that money is a lifeline - especially during this period of high inflation. But a significant portion of Kiwis find that the super is surplus to their needs.
Liz Greive remembers well the day she received the letter. "My first reaction was, 'Gosh, I'm fortunate this is going to make little impact on my life.' But then I thought, 'So many families are struggling, and if I could physically take this money and give it to them, I know from my past experience what an impact that would have on their kids' lives."
This story is from the August 5-11 2023 edition of New Zealand Listener.
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