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flag A 2026 NZ survey reveals widespread financial hardship among workers despite full-time jobs, driven by stagnant wages, high living costs, and poor public service funding.

flag A 2026 survey of 3,578 New Zealand workers found widespread financial hardship, with wages failing to keep up with inflation despite full-time employment. flag Workers report struggling to afford housing, food, and utilities, facing long hours, understaffing, and burnout. flag Public services are under strain due to funding cuts and poor planning, fueling distrust in government, with over 70% rating its performance as “very bad.” Many feel alienated, anxious, and unfairly paid, while union members reported more frequent pay increases. flag The NZCTU warns of growing political discontent and calls for urgent reforms to address systemic issues.

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