New Zealanders are joining the workforce earlier and continuing to work later in life, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

“Compared with previous censuses, teenagers were more likely to be in the workforce in 2023,” 2023 Census spokesperson Dr Rosemary Goodyear said.

“There was also a steady increase in employment for those aged 65 years and over.”

Visit our website to read these news stories and information release:

• Working lives are getting longer - https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/working-lives-are-getting-longer/
• New Zealanders on the move - https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/new-zealanders-on-the-move/
• Work, education, transport, and population structure: 2023 Census - https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/work-education-transport-and-population-structure-2023-census/

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