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How to get a pay rise - a few simple steps 15 Sep 2012 | 03:28 pm
In order to ensure success it's important to do some research and to prepare your case for a pay rise in advance. Read this guide to improve your chances of getting a well-earned pay rise.
Minimum wage rises to $13.50/hour on 1 April 2012 31 Mar 2012 | 11:14 am
New Zealand's minimum wage increases 3.85% to $13.50 per hour from the 1st of April 2012. That's an extra $17.93 per week cash-in-hand for someone working a standard 40 hour week.
ACC earners' levy reduces to 1.7% on 1 April 2012 31 Mar 2012 | 10:49 am
NZ Salary and wage earners will receive more net pay from the 1st of April as the ACC earners' levy drops to 1.70% from 2.04%.
Tax changes set to hit KiwiSaver on 1 April 2012 27 Mar 2012 | 09:34 am
Removal of the employer superannuation contribution tax (ESCT) exemption on 1 April 2012 will mean less cash in your KiwiSaver account.
Average earnings increase more than 2% over the year to December 2011 27 Feb 2012 | 12:23 pm
NZ Average weekly earnings increase 2.6% year on year in December 2011, with private sector earnings growing faster than public sector earnings.
Salaries nudge up just 1.3% over the year to September 2010 6 Nov 2010 | 10:41 am
Average earnings continue to increase slowly after stalling earlier in the year.
Salaries edge up in June - back to September 2009 levels 6 Aug 2010 | 11:15 am
Statistics New Zealand have released figures showing that average earnings have crawled higher over the last three months.
Effective tax rates in NZ, Aus and the UK 21 May 2010 | 02:12 pm
How do New Zealand's income tax rates stack up against those of countries our young emmigrees flock to? Here's a comparison of headline income tax rates in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdo...
Lower Income tax rates in 2010 Budget 21 May 2010 | 03:52 am
The 2010 Budget has delivered substantial income tax rate cuts across the board, including a drop in the top tax rate to 33%. Changes come into effect as of 1 October 2010.
1.1% drop in unemployment - are salaries set to improve? 7 May 2010 | 11:58 am
Despite statistics showing that wage growth has stalled, a surprise drop in the unemployment rate gives fuel to suggest that jobs and salaries may be on the way up.
