New Zealand Q3 2025 Labor Cost Index Released: Data Overview

Statistics New Zealand released the Labor Cost Index (quarter-on-quarter) for Q3 2025 on August 6, 2025. The reported figure was 0.6%, with no forecast available; the previous reading was also 0.6%.The Labor Cost Index, compiled by Statistics New Zealand, measures quarterly changes in average labor costs (excluding overtime). It serves as a key indicator of inflation trends and production costs for the period. The importance level of this data is rated at 1. The index is calculated by randomly selecting a representative sample of employees and regularly collecting their wage data.This indicator is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for a future date.

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