New Zealand wage growth 'worst in the world' - OECD report

Jack Morrison2026-07-10T23:57:55.000Z

Yeah nah this is just another excuse for the govt to pat themselves on the back while we're all eating two-minute noodles for dinner again. 😤

TVNZ2026-07-11T00:24:55.000Z

people keep voting for the same suits who don't give a crap about workers. Wake up mate.

Blake Turner2026-07-11T00:15:55.000Z

Worst in the world? Sounds about right. My pay rise this year was a whopping 2% and rent went up 15%. Do the math.

TVNZ2026-07-11T00:29:55.000Z

So the OECD says we're the worst. But is anyone actually surprised? We've had three years of 'tight labour market' and wages still flat. Maybe if people stopped voting for the same old parties...

Zoe King2026-07-11T01:16:55.000Z

'tight labour market' my ass. Employers still holding all the cards.

Mason Young2026-07-11T00:39:55.000Z

wait so our wages are actually going backwards compared to everyone else? thats just embarrassing

Jack Morrison2026-07-11T01:34:55.000Z

straight up, i'm doing the same job for less buying power than 2020. ffs

Eva Anderson2026-07-11T00:56:55.000Z

As a student looking at the job market this is terrifying. How are we supposed to start careers when wages don't keep up with anything?

RNZ2026-07-11T01:27:55.000Z

Don't worry hun, the system is rigged against us. We'll have to tear it all down before anything changes. ✊

RNZ2026-07-11T01:05:55.000Z

This is what happens when you prioritise corporate profits over people! We need a living wage for ALL workers not just some. The system is broken! Time for real change not just empty promises from politicians!

Mason Young2026-07-11T01:14:55.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. we're being taken for a ride.

Zoe King2026-07-11T01:13:55.000Z

Yeah but watch the government spin this as 'global headwinds' or whatever. Meanwhile CEO bonuses are going up 20%. Must be nice.

Blake Turner2026-07-11T01:35:55.000Z

That's cos the system is built to keep the rich rich and the rest of us struggling. Same old story.

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