In the latest in our State of the Nation series, we talk to a 49-year-old family man and social worker from Christchurch about what he earns, how he feels about Aotearoa in 2026, and which way he plans to vote. How much do you earn? I’m on $75,000 a year. Our household income is $170,000. How many people live in your house? Two adults and three children (aged 16, 14 and 12). Do you have a mortgage? Yes, and we’ve just increased it to do some renovations. Do you feel secure in your employment? Yes.