The minimum wage and benefit levels get a boost today, as part of a package of changes coming into effect from April 1. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the minimum wage increase "struck a balance". The minimum wage increase was the latest in a litany of costs employers are having to bear, he said. Minimum wage increases in New Zealand haven't resulted in less jobs, in fact the reverse is the experience. You can still only work eight hours on minimum wage before your benefit starts being abated."

Source: New Zealand Herald March 31, 2021 19:52 UTC