2013 Review of Retirement Income Policies

Focusing on the Future is the 2013 Review of Retirement Income Policies report.

It draws on a mix of background papers, submissions, analysis and other research, and aims to raise public awareness of retirement income policy issues.

Focusing on the Future

Report to Government

The final report to Government was tabled 12 December 2013.

Focusing on the Future: Report to Government (PDF 1.98 MB, Dec 2013)

The report’s policy recommendations are part of the Commission’s broader mission to help New Zealanders to prepare financially for retirement across a lifetime. 

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Discussion document

Focusing on the Future cover

This discussion document was published in October 2013.

Focusing on the Future: A discussion document (PDF 2.55 MB, Oct 2013)

Accessible version

The Microsoft Word document is provided as an accessible version of the pdf and excludes some design elements.

Focusing on the Future: A discussion document (Word 685.77 KB, Oct 2013)

The recommendations were debated publicly and we sought feedback in preparation for submitting the final review to Government on 12 December 2013.

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More information

See the following pages for more information about the 2013 Review of  Retirement Income Policies: 

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