National Supports Seniors

We’re Easing the Cost of Living

  • Increased superannuation to give couples an extra $129.40 every fortnight, thanks in part to our tax relief.
  • Reduced inflation by stopping wasteful government spending to stabilise the cost of basic everyday items.
  • Increased the number of seniors who qualify for a rates rebate of up to $800, making it easier to stay in your home.
  • Keeping the Winter Energy Payment to help you warm your home over winter.
  • Frozen the tax on petrol across the country for three years and cancelled the Auckland fuel tax to stabilise fuel prices.
  • We’re also maintaining free public transport in many areas around the country in off-peak hours, and offering free prescriptions for SuperGold Card holders.



Delivering Quality Healthcare

  • Providing more elective surgeries like cataracts, hip and knee replacements to shorten waiting times.
  • Funded 27 extra cancer treatments and 23 additional medicines, thanks to our $ 604 million funding boost, with more medicines to come.
  • Hired 2,000 more nurses.
  • Introduced a wave of hiring incentives to recruit more GPs and nurse practitioners.
  • Provided a 24/7 digital health service so you can contact a doctor or nurse using your phone or laptop at any time, day or night.
  • Increased numbers of urgent and after-hours clinics across the country
  • Extending regular prescriptions to 12 months to save time and money when visiting the doctor.



Restoring Law and Order

  • Reduced violent crime and ram raids so you can feel safer on the streets and in your homes.
  • Cracked down on gangs, and banned gang patches in public.
  • Given Police more powers and tools to tackle criminals.
  • Introduced tougher sentences, and brought back consequences for crime such as restoring Three Strikes for repeat offenders.



Teaching the Basics Brilliantly

  • Ensured your grandchildren and all school children are taught an hour each of reading, writing and maths every day to set them up for success.
  • Banned cell phones in class so children can concentrate on learning.
  • Provided more teacher aides in class so every child can progress and thrive.



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