University Funding Shortfalls, Living Wage Rise, and the KiwiSaver Minimum Contribution Rate Increase w/ Labour’s Shanan Halbert: 2 April, 2026 - 95bFM: The Wire | Wave AI Podcast Notes
University Funding Shortfalls, Living Wage Rise, and the KiwiSaver Minimum Contribution Rate Increase w/ Labour’s Shanan Halbert: 2 April, 2026
The Tertiary Education Commission does not have enough funding for all student enrollments, meaning they’re carrying unsubsidised domestic students.
The living wage is increasing by 95c, to $29.90. I…