Canterbury University economics lecturer Eric Crampton says the government missed an opportunity to address long- and medium-term problems in the budget.

As the cost of superannuation soars and the population ages, New Zealanders are being told to expect a little less help from the government.

ACT would make a referendum part of a confidence and supply agreement with National after the election.

NBR understands it will support the recommendation of the Retirement Commissioner to lift the retirement age to 67.

The Main Report’s annual “Sacred Cows” survey shows a high degree of support for supposedly unpopular policies.