Officials are calling out the Government for loosening KiwiSaver withdrawal rules in response to lobbying by Federated Farmers, rather than evidence-based advice.

A newly-released Regulatory Impact Statement shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) opposed the Government’s proposal to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmland. 

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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Officials are calling out the Government for loosening KiwiSaver withdrawal rules in response to lobbying by Federated Farmers, rather than evidence-based advice.
A newly-released Regulatory Impact Statement shows the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) opposed the Government&rsquo;s proposal to allow KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmland.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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