Key defends KiwiSaver changes against S&P criticism
Speaking to Radio New Zealand, Curry said that while Government spending did need to be brought under control it should not be at the expense of household savings.
His comments came after Key delivered a pre-Budget speech last week signalling cuts to the KiwiSaver Members Tax Credit.
"I mean Kyran Curry is a bright boy so I'm sure he can work out that if the Government actually stops to save and the private sector starts saving that increases national savings," Key said.
He said the government intended to get savers making larger contributions themselves.
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