Labour force participation rate in New Zealand
By region, 2026 Q1, % of the working age population
| Region | % of the working age population |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 71.1% |
| Bay of Plenty | 70.6% |
| Canterbury | 72.2% |
| Gisborne, Hawke's Bay | 66.7% |
| Manawatū-Whanganui | 71.4% |
| Northland | 59.4% |
| Otago | 72.9% |
| Southland | 68.8% |
| Taranaki | 67.3% |
| Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast | 68.1% |
| Waikato | 68.2% |
| Wellington | 75.9% |