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NZ First pledges minimum wage rise
NZ First promises minimum wage increases tied to inflation if elected.
In brief
NZ First promises minimum wage increases tied to inflation if elected. NZ First says it will raise minimum wage by inflation levels if it wins the 2026 election. Originally reported by RNZ.
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The bottom line
NZ First says it will raise minimum wage by inflation levels if it wins the 2026 election.
