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flag New Zealand household income rose 5.1% from June 2024 to June 2025, but many low-income households still struggled with housing affordability.

flag New Zealand household income rose 5.1% from June 2024 to June 2025, reaching $2,077.70 weekly, while housing costs increased 4.4%, averaging $478 weekly. flag Despite faster income growth, the share of income spent on housing remained stable at about 22.3%, with lower-income homeowners and renters continuing to face affordability challenges. flag Nearly 60% of low-income homeowners and 58% of low-income renters spent at least 40% of their income on housing, and a significant portion of households, especially renters, felt their income was insufficient for basic needs.

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