Gen Z face cost of living and housing price concerns

Thursday 11 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 11 Sep 2025, 8:33am

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A new survey shows most Gen Z New Zealanders are enrolled in KiwiSaver and are actively saving. However, 95% of the age group are concerned about the cost of living, while 85% worry about house prices. There is also declining confidence regarding job security among those aged 18 to 25.

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1. StuffThu 11 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Buying a house ‘a long way away’ for Gen Z under cost of living, property price strains (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 11 Sep 2025, 8:33am

   Gen Z 'a saving generation' but worried about cost of living (opens in new tab)