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Between 2003 and mid 2008, the weekly income of Māori increased by $128 or 34% 3. This partly reflects the strong performance of Māori in the labour market during recent years where the Māori population experienced significant gains in employment, high labour force participation, and low unemployment levels4
3 Only the usually resident non-institutionalised civilian population of New Zealand aged 15 years and over are included in this report. 4 It will be important to take note of forthcoming New Zealand Income Survey data due to be released in late 2009, this data may begin to reflect the implications of the current economic recession on Māori Income patterns.
