According to Staples Rodway, the average New Zealander has got a month to go before he or she earns a single cent for themselves - until May 24 in fact.

Last year, Staples Rodway also declared May 24 to be Tax Freedom Day.

Tax Freedom Day Comparisons
(courtesy of Staples Rodway)

Country Tax Freedom Day
US April 17
Australia May 17
New Zealand May 24
UK May 30