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flag New Zealand raises minimum wage and KiwiSaver contributions effective April 2026.

flag Effective 1 April 2026, New Zealand will raise minimum wage rates and KiwiSaver contributions nationwide. flag The changes apply to all workers aged 16 and over, including those on piece rates, and increase the default KiwiSaver rate to 3.5%. flag Employers are urged to update payroll systems and ensure compliance to avoid penalties, as wage theft is now a criminal offense.

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