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Canterbury Leads NZ Salary Growth | Auckland News
Canterbury’s job market is on fire, leading New Zealand with a 3.3% annual salary surge and a 0.7% quarterly spike—thanks to booming demand, especially in hospitality, retail, and trades. Employers are scrambling to fill roles, offering higher wages, even visa support, as unemployment dips to just 3.6% and retail sales jump 8.8%. While advertised pay doesn’t equal take-home pay, the region’s strong economic momentum, top regional rankings, and rising hiring show Canterbury’s labor market is heating up—and staying hot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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