6th May 2026 Employment / Stats NZNew Zealand’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3% in the March 2026 quarter, according to Stats NZ.
1st April 2026 EmploymentThe adult minimum wage increases from $23.50 to $23.95 per hour from today, 1 April.
13th March 2026 EmploymentThe government’s Employment Leave Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament.
4th February 2026 Employment / Stats NZThe unemployment rate ticked up to 5.4% in the December 2025 quarter – the highest rate in a decade.
15th December 2025 EmploymentThe adult minimum wage rate will increase by 2% to $23.95 an hour from 1 April 2026.
24th November 2025 Employment / KiwiSaverThe National Party says it will gradually increase KiwiSaver contributions to match Australia’s 12% combined employer and employee rate.
5th November 2025 Employment / RANZThe Restaurant Association of New Zealand is welcoming the changes to international student work rights, saying the increased hours will provide timely support for hospitality businesses heading into summer.
20th October 2025 Employment / Trade MeThe latest Trade Me Jobs figures show there has been a 16% growth in hospitality and tourism jobs in the September quarter, compared to the previous quarter.
24th September 2025 EmploymentCabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act, but it will not be in place for at least two years.
9th September 2025 Employment / WCCThe Public Service Association is urging Wellington City Council to withdraw a planned restructure, which it says could result in dozens of jobs lost.
8th August 2025 Employment / MBIEThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Labour Inspectorate and Immigration New Zealand have launched a compliance monitoring operation in Central Otago.
7th August 2025 Employment / Stats NZNew Zealand’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.2% in the June 2025 quarter, according to the latest figures released by Stats NZ.
