22/10/2009

Media release – ACC levys

ACC levys hit car owners

Superannuitants looking forward to a rise in their super in 2010 should forget it. If they own a car, Government propose that they pay $8-00 per week per vehicle, being the ACC levy component of the Motor Vehicle Registration. This equates to a weekly $2.50 increase on each motor vehicle. Percentage wise - how does it stack up against NZ Super and what about percentages for a couple each with a vehicle? It goes without saying that other sectors of society will not be hit as hard as those on NZ Superannuation.

For many seniors, their cars are their only means of travel. Public transport is simply not an option for all: many can’t just jump on a bus.

On top of this cost, superannuitants will have to find ways to pay for dearer basic commodities as companies pass on increased ACC Levy costs to consumers. This following on from recent Government cuts to Education and Home Help, as well as the extra burdens of Climate Change, it seems Government are totally unconcerned with the plight of the elderly. Grey Power worries as to what is proposed next in Government’s revenue collection and cost saving measures. Surely, if they continue to overburden the Superannuitants with escalating costs, the stress they are causing will cost more in sickness and health areas. Perhaps the aim is to drive them to early graves: then "Hooray", they no longer need to concern themselves with the elderly and will save dollars in National Superannuation entitlements.

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