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flag New Zealand workers took more sick days in 2024 due to expanded paid leave and post-Covid health awareness.

flag New Zealand workers took an average of 6.7 sick days in 2024, a rise from previous years, driven by a 2021 policy expanding paid sick leave to 10 days and a cultural shift post-Covid toward prioritizing health and preventing illness spread. flag Public sector employees took more time off than private sector workers, and increased absences are linked to caregiving, mental health, and remote work trends. flag While some employers express concern over productivity, experts attribute the rise to better health awareness and policy changes, not abuse.

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