Labour force underutilisation rate among women in New Zealand
By region, 2026 Q1, % of extended labour force
| Region | % of extended labour force |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 16.0% |
| Bay of Plenty | 13.8% |
| Canterbury | 14.1% |
| Gisborne, Hawke's Bay | 14.2% |
| Manawatū-Whanganui | 16.0% |
| Northland | 14.1% |
| Otago | 11.0% |
| Southland | 12.4% |
| Taranaki | 14.3% |
| Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast | 13.5% |
| Waikato | 15.1% |
| Wellington | 14.9% |