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Kōrero: Spending in the economy

Save or spend?

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Save or spend?

KiwiSaver, a retirement savings scheme, was introduced by the government in 2007. In its first year of operation 827,000 New Zealanders joined, choosing to save rather than spend. The savings are invested, promoting economic growth and a sounder basis for spending in the long-term.

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Neil Bond

by Neil Bond

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Paul Dalziel, Spending in the economy – Spending stabilisation, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/artwork/21640/save-or-spend (accessed 24 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Paul Dalziel, i tāngia i te 4 March 2010, updated 16 September 2016.