 Rob Muldoon's Third National government abolished the Labour scheme the following year, and in 1977 set up a universal (not means-tested) scheme called National Superannuation that paid 80% of the average wage to married people over 60.The age of eligibility became 61 in 1992, then gradually increased to 65 between 1993 and 2001.Those receiving National Superannuation can receive some subsidised goods and services through use of the SuperGold Card.