# New Zealand First Pledges Minimum Wage Boost

> New Zealand First promises minimum wage hikes matching inflation if elected.
- Title: New Zealand First Pledges Minimum Wage Boost · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: New Zealand First promises minimum wage hikes matching inflation if elected. New Zealand First pledges to raise minimum wage by at least inflation levels…
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- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1828531/new-zealand-first-pledges-to-increase-minimum-wage-by-at-least-inflation-levels-if-in-government
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-10T01:21:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new zealand first, minimum wage, inflation, working for families, invercargill, winston peters, politics, news
## New Zealand First pledges minimum wage increase
New Zealand First has pledged to increase the minimum wage by at least inflation levels every year for the next three years if it re-enters government.
## Permanent in-work tax credit boost
The party will make permanent the temporary $50 a week boost to the Working for Families in-work tax credit, increasing it to $120 a week.
## Estimated annual cost
New Zealand First estimates the policy would cost between $500 million and $600 million annually.
## Key takeaway

New Zealand First pledges to raise minimum wage by at least inflation levels annually for three years if in government.