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1st April 2026 updates


Published 01 Apr 2026

Minimum wage increases today as usual. $23.95 is now the new adult minimum wage, and $19.16 the training & starting out rate.
For more information on minimum please see our web page here: www.employers.co.nz/minimum-wage-new-zealand.aspx

Also KiwiSaver rates are now at 3.5%. Employer and employee contributions now default to the higher rate. Employees can request a rate reduction back to 3% with the IRD via myIR online for the coming 12 months if they want. If they are successful in that the employer too can match the reduced 3% rate.