Familiy Incomes

An interesting study into median family income from Auckland University. It has found that median income has not increased despite more women working, as less men are in full-time employment.

But what I find interesting is that from 1981 to 1991 (Muldoon/Labour rule) the median gross income of all families dropped from $37,463 in 1981 to $33,227. Then from 1991 to 2001 it increased to $37,665

Of course you might think the lead researcher is some right-wing researcher who favours National. But as it is Professor Peter Davis, I doubt it!

Finally a quote from another team member:

“What’s scary in New Zealand is that it hasn’t got better under Labour. There are more people in employment, but it’s low-paid employment.”