The Prosperity Deal
The AI job crisis is here. This is the plan to protect our stability.
AI is getting smarter. Jobs are disappearing. Aotearoa New Zealand needs a Norway-style public dividend, acting as a basic income. And yes, we can afford it.
What is The Prosperity Deal?
The Prosperity Deal is a plan to help New Zealanders get ready for a future where many jobs will be done by machines or AI.
Experts think that by 2030, nearly half of all jobs in Aotearoa could be automated. AI will create some new jobs—but not fast enough, and not for everyone. Right now, our leaders don’t have a clear plan to deal with this.
This proposal offers one simple, fair solution: a Universal Basic Income. That means every adult gets a regular payment they can count on—no matter what job they do, or if they lose their job.
This isn’t a handout. It’s a smart, modern way to protect incomes and make sure everyone has a fair chance in the years ahead.
Read the policy in full
The Prosperity Deal is a living proposal — built with care, backed by research, and still evolving. Like all good policies, it will grow stronger through public input, critique, and collaboration. You're welcome to read, share, and respond. If something doesn’t sit right or sparks a better idea, we want to hear from you.
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Why The Prosperity Deal was built
It started with a question: What happens when the work disappears? Not just a few roles—but entire career paths, erased as businesses accelerate their use of AI.
We’ve been told to retrain, reskill, and pivot. But what if the problem isn’t individual readiness? What if the real issue is that the system itself is no longer fit for purpose?
The Prosperity Deal is a serious response to a rapidly approaching future. It’s a plan to protect incomes, preserve dignity, and prepare Aotearoa for what comes next—not just with empathy, but with real structure we can rely on.
Don’t let anyone call this a rescue plan or welfare. This is a redesign of the social contract—one that Big Tech has already broken.
