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Male and female workforce, 2006

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Male and female workforce, 2006

Although the differences between men’s and women’s work are now less than they have ever been, women still make up a much smaller section of the total workforce then men. ‘Not in labour force’ covers those caring for children or other family members, retired people, students and those unable to work due to physical or mental disability.

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Source: Statistics New Zealand

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Paul Callister and Robert Didham, Workforce composition – The size of the workforce, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/graph/22676/male-and-female-workforce-2006 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Paul Callister and Robert Didham, published 14 April 2010.