Consequences for New Zealanders overseas who default on their student loans are being proposed under National's new policy.

If elected, local graduates would keep more of their pay each fortnight, while overseas borrowers could face an extra one percent interest on their loans.

Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis explained that they're hoping to keep skilled young Kiwis in the country.

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Consequences for New Zealanders overseas who default on their student loans are being proposed under National's new policy.
If elected, local graduates would keep more of their pay each fortnight, while overseas borrowers could face an extra one percent interest on their loans.
Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis explained that they're hoping to keep skilled young Kiwis in the country.
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new plan for student loan payments

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Earlier this week, an interesting proposal was made to shake up the way we use Superannuation.

A report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand indicates a flexible choice of when people can start receiving NZ Super could improve affordability.

Would this be worth it? And who should be considering this as an option?

Financial Author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to discuss.

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Earlier this week, an interesting proposal was made to shake up the way we use Superannuation.
A report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand indicates a flexible choice of when people can start receiving NZ Super could improve affordability.
Would this be worth it? And who should be considering this as an option?
Financial Author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on Smart Money to discuss.
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Martin Hawes: Is a flexible Superannuation scheme worth it?

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We've all got a dominant side of our body, right hand versus left hand, right foot versus left foot, even your eyes tend to be a bit mismatched. 

But sometimes it can get too out of balance. If your right arm is stronger than your left, or your shoulders are out of alignment, what are the knock-on effects?

Sports biomechanist and owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub.

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We've all got a dominant side of our body, right hand versus left hand, right foot versus left foot, even your eyes tend to be a bit mismatched.&nbsp;
But sometimes it can get too out of balance. If your right arm is stronger than your left, or your shoulders are out of alignment, what are the knock-on effects?
Sports biomechanist and owner of Bone Health Studio Greg Pain joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub.
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Greg Pain: Is it normal for one side of your body to be stronger than the other?

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National is promising to expand access to the 5 percent first home loan scheme. 

If elected it says it will increase the income cap for eligibility so more people can access the scheme. 

Singles and group buyers would be able to get it if they make $300,000 a year or less. 

National Party Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop explained further.

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National is promising to expand access to the 5 percent first home loan scheme.&nbsp;
If elected it says it will increase the income cap for eligibility so more people can access the scheme.&nbsp;
Singles and group buyers would be able to get it if they make $300,000 a year or less.&nbsp;
National Party Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop explained further.
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Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on National promising to expand access to first home loan scheme

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new plan for student loan payments

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