The Winter Energy Payment will be paid to all who receive superannuation. With 99,000 millionaires in New Zealand on last count, the government has said that those who do not need it could opt out.

What a wonderful way for some to give something to the Heart Foundation, prostate cancer research, cancer victims, and many others in need of funds. A vast amount of money, which many may not need, could save lives by research scientists discovering new methods of cure.

R Chamberlain, Otumoetai.