Labour force underutilisation rate in New Zealand
By region, 2026 Q1, % of extended labour force
| Region | % of extended labour force |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 14.0% |
| Bay of Plenty | 13.2% |
| Canterbury | 12.2% |
| Gisborne, Hawke's Bay | 12.4% |
| Manawatū-Whanganui | 13.8% |
| Northland | 14.0% |
| Otago | 10.0% |
| Southland | 9.6% |
| Taranaki | 12.6% |
| Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast | 11.8% |
| Waikato | 13.8% |
| Wellington | 13.8% |