Bernard Hickey: It would be very difficult for any politician to change rules around universal super - Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons

The Retirement Commission's advising against raising the retirement age.

The Commission's three-yearly Review of Retirement Income Policies makes 35 recommendations for government, private sector, researchers, employers and itself.

Jane Wrightson says some believe an age of 65 is unaffordable - she's asking where that evidence came from.

She says research shows if the age rises -- women, Maori, and Pasifika will hurt the most.

Economics Commentator Bernard Hickey joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to share his thoughts.

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