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New Zealand income growth one of the worst in the world (www.rnz.co.nz)
submitted 2 weeks ago by BalpeenHammer@lemmy.nz to c/politics@lemmy.nz
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[–] BlueEther@no.lastname.nz 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

for me, 3% over the last 3 years :( so I can sure believe it - sure sucks to be on one income in this day and age

[–] BalpeenHammer@lemmy.nz 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That doesn't even keep up with inflation. You actually moved backwards.

[–] BlueEther@no.lastname.nz 6 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, and on top of that before 3 years ago the Mrs was working at least part time - but health issues has meant that we have to home school one of the kids.

Sure as hell feels tight