Sir Michael Cullen dies aged 76
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The former Labour finance minister and deputy Prime Minister Sir Michael Cullen, has died aged 76 in Whakatāne. Sir Michael Cullen had a long and distinguished career in academia, politics and business governance. He is best known for introducing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, also known as the Cullen Fund; Kiwi Saver and the Working for Families package. He was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer early last year. Susie speaks with the current finance Minister Grant Robertson