April 2026 Payroll Changes: Minimum Wage Increase and KiwiSaver Rate Rise — What Every NZ Employer Needs to Do Now

Two significant payroll changes take effect on 1 April 2026, and they both hit your bottom line on the same day. The adult minimum wage is increasing to $23.95 per hour, and the default KiwiSaver contribution rate is rising from 3% to 3.5% for both employees and employers. If you employ anyone on or near […]
