NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand

THE OFFICIAL SALARY IN NEW ZEALAND IN 2025:

Average salary – 42.57 New Zealand dollars per hour ($25)

Minimum wage – 23.50 New Zealand dollars per hour ($14)

Source: New Zealand Government – govt.nz

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New Zealand is located in the southwest Pacific Ocean on two large islands (North and South) and a large number (about 700) of adjacent smaller islands.

INFORMATION ABOUT NEW ZELAND (2025) 
Population 5.2 million
Average life expectancy  82 years
Unemployment rate 5.1%
Inflation  2.2%
Area 268,021 km²
Form of government Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Income tax 10.5–39%
Capital Wellington
Currency New Zealand dollar
Official Language English, Māori, NZ Sign Language
Doing Business rank 1
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