New Zealand Income Survey: June 2010 quarter

Between the June 2009 and June 2010 quarters:

• Median weekly income from all sources fell slightly, down 1.7 percent to $529 (non-significant).
• Median weekly income for those receiving wage and salary income increased slightly by 1.2 percent.
• Median hourly earnings increased $0.53.

• The number of people receiving income from government transfers rose 54,400 (4.9 percent).
• Median weekly income for those receiving income from investments fell $3 to $12.
• Median weekly income for those receiving income from self-employment was down by 6.3 percent.