Minimum Wage Increases

Staged rises in the minimum wage to help workers with the cost of living — reaching NZ$10.00 per hour from 1 July 2025.

The minimum wage was raised from NZ$9.00 to NZ$9.50 per hour, then to NZ$10.00 from 1 July 2025 — roughly NZ$900 more a year for a person working 35 hours a week. This sits alongside the broader support for families and vulnerable households.