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Employee pay regulations in New Zealand

Minimum wage

The minimum wage in New Zealand is set at $23.50 per hour with effect from 1st April 2025, increasing to $23.95 with
effect from 1st April 2026. The training and starting-out minimum wages is set to $18.80 per hour with effect from 1st
April 2025, $19.16 with effect from 1st April 2026 .

Frequency

Generally, it is fortnightly, but it can also be monthly.

Payday

Depends on the company, but commonly on the 28th of every month.

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