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Pensioners' growing tax bill

People who are over 65 are contributing 15 percent of all personal taxes but economists say even as that amount grows, it won't help balance the books.

  • Older New Zealanders contribute more personal taxes.
  • Working group pays $6.6B income tax, non-working pays $4.24B.
  • Non-working group receives $19,018 net transfer per person.

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