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Labour force

New Zealand has a comprehensive range of labour laws. Pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax on wage and salary earners is the single largest source of tax revenue.

People employed in civilian employment

Sector

2001

2006

 

              (thousand)

Services

Industry

Primary

Total

1,269

414

157

1,840

1,488

476

146

2,116

 

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