[The Wrap] Thanks for the gift Peter

I'd always planned on not getting NZ Superannuation when I turn 65, but now it looks certain I'll be getting it later on this decade. 

Seeing the interim Retirement Commissioner, Peter Cordtz say this week that the age of eligibility for NZ Superannuation doesn't need to be increased from its present age of 65 was somewhat of a surprise announcement.

To me the case for raising the age of eligibility seemed totally logical; even if our politicians don't have the balls to make such a call.

One of the most curious aspects of the report released this week is it has come out under the hand of the interim Retirement Commissioner, just weeks before a new one, Jane Wrightson, steps into the role. The assumption would be that she agreed with the report; if not then it nearly falls into the poisoned chalice category.