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flag New Zealand's job ads rose 12.2% in Feb 2026, led by construction and trades in the South Island, with wages up 3.0% annually.

flag Advertised salaries in New Zealand rose 3.0% year-on-year in February 2026, the highest rate since late 2024, with Canterbury leading regional growth at 3.5%. flag The Advertising, Arts & Media sector saw the strongest annual increase at 8.3%, while Mining, Resources & Energy and Science & Technology declined. flag Job ads jumped 12.2% annually—the largest gain since 2022—driven by construction, engineering, and trades, especially in the South Island. flag Auckland and Wellington remained stable, but regional hiring surged in Otago, Southland, and Canterbury. flag Applications per job ad fell slightly, indicating reduced competition. flag Despite strong overall labor market momentum, wage gaps with Australia persist, particularly in trades like carpentry.

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