Labour force underutilisation rate among men in New Zealand
By region, 2026 Q1, % of extended labour force
| Region | % of extended labour force |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 12.3% |
| Bay of Plenty | 12.6% |
| Canterbury | 10.3% |
| Gisborne, Hawke's Bay | 10.8% |
| Manawatū-Whanganui | 11.6% |
| Northland | 13.9% |
| Otago | 9.2% |
| Southland | 6.9% |
| Taranaki | 11.0% |
| Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast | 10.3% |
| Waikato | 12.5% |
| Wellington | 12.8% |