Kiwisaver should be compulsory?

On average, everyone is neutral with significant nonconsensus between 49 voters.

Reasons To Disagree

Of course it should be left optional, it should be left up to an individual whether they want to put money towards their retirement or not, also they are yet to answer the question where exactly our money goes - because it sure isn't going into singular bank accounts kept safe for 40 years.

The value of the voluntary is worth everything! Choice is a hallmark of democratic thinking. Be very suspicious of anything that is compulsory.

There is a case for national super. It seems we can afford one for politicians - make that universal - they don't deserve better than their electorate!

Kiwisaver is just a total joke. Join kiwisaver and get a free $1000 top up. Where is that money coming from? Follow that up with the government matching the pay put into kiwisaver. Again, where is this money coming from? If you make it compulsory, that means everyone will be on kiwisaver. So 4.4 million times $1000 plus what ever else they put in to match our pay. Brilliant. I'm glad that the visionaries at labour had the foresight to help all of our poor people. No...the idea is unbelievable.

Kiwisaver definitely should not be compulsory, people who do not take out a retirement policy should not expect to retire or have the same privileges as they who do.

Reasons To Agree

We have a large population that will not make any attempt to provide for their retirement. These people need compulsion to save. I believe the intention for Kiwisaver is to make it compulsory, after an introductory period.

Kiwis are too slack at saving. Compulsory saving now will reduce welfare down the line. Plus, I would rather have a tiny bit of freedom to choose taken away from me now and be rewarded in the far future with something to look forward to. Hands down, no brainer for me, especially since I find it very hard to save. Plus all the money saved will go to good investments now