
From Monday 26 October, Kiwis will be able to vote on New Zealand’s future. National has a plan to help you secure your future, whether you’re a Kiwi kid, a young person starting out, a parent raising your family, or in your retirement.
This election, there is a clear choice between sticking with National’s plan for a more secure future, no matter the stage of your life, with a growing economy, less debt, more jobs and higher wages.
Or going back to Labour – propped up by the Greens, Te Pati Māori and TOP – who will undo the progress New Zealand has made over the past three years, leaving you to pay for it through at least nine new taxes costing households $2,263 each year.
Under our plan for young adults, we’ll deliver a future where you have the best opportunity to get ahead in life without having to move abroad. A future with a stronger economy, meaning more jobs and higher wages. A future where it is easier to pay off a student loan and buy your first home. A future where you get the services you rely on – all with no new taxes.
What we'll do
Lower student loan repayments
National will reduce the student loan repayment rate for Kiwis living in the country, leaving graduates with more take-home pay. This gives young people more income for rent, savings, a first home deposit or starting a business.
Wider access to 5 per cent home loan deposits
National will expand access to the First Home Loan Scheme so more eligible buyers can purchase with a 5% deposit, rather than the conventional 20%.
Paid Parental Leave extension
National is extending paid parental leave from 26-30 weeks to give parents more time with their newborn.
Stronger KiwiSaver and $1500 Baby Boost
KiwiSaver will become compulsory, contribution settings will be higher, and a $1500 Baby Boost contribution will be made for each eligible newborn.
A welfare system focused on work
Provide more intensive employment support for long-term jobseekers, alongside stronger expectations.
No new taxes
Give workers, households and businesses greater certainty.
Full policy document
Read the complete policy as a PDF.






