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New Zealand raises minimum wage to $23.95/hour in April 2026, citing inflation, but critics call it inadequate.
New Zealand will raise its minimum wage by 2% to $23.95 per hour starting April 1, 2026, in line with projected inflation.
The increase, recommended by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, aims to help around 122,500 low-income workers, particularly young people, women, and Māori in sectors like hospitality and retail.
Critics, including Labour and the Green Party, call the rise insufficient, arguing it fails to keep pace with current inflation and amounts to an effective pay cut, worsening cost-of-living pressures.
The government says the adjustment balances worker support with business sustainability amid sluggish job growth and economic challenges.
Nueva Zelanda eleva el salario mínimo a $23.95/hora en abril de 2026, citando la inflación, pero los críticos lo llaman inadecuado.