# NZ First pledges minimum wage rise

> NZ First promises to raise minimum wage with inflation if elected.
- Title: NZ First pledges minimum wage rise · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: NZ First promises to raise minimum wage with inflation if elected. NZ First says it will increase minimum wage by at least inflation levels if it wins the…
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- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1824943/election-2026-live-live-nz-first-pledges-to-increase-minimum-wage-by-inflation-levels-if-back-in-government
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-10T01:27:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nz first, minimum wage, inflation, election 2026, new zealand, politics, news
## NZ First pledge
NZ First pledges to increase minimum wage by at least inflation levels if back in government.

> New Zealand First pledges to increase minimum wage by at least inflation levels if in government
## Election 2026 live
Campaigning continues with major parties vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.
## What happens next
NZ First's minimum wage pledge could influence election outcome if elected.
## Key takeaway

NZ First says it will increase minimum wage by at least inflation levels if it wins the 2026 election.