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New Zealand's story begins with a population primarily engaged in subsistence farming. As with many economies globally, the labor force gradually shifts from agriculture to manufacturing and then to services as wealth accumulates. Today, typical wealthy countries like the US, Canada, and those in Europe see far less engagement in farming activities. Conversely, New Zealand, home to over 5 million people, has managed to retain a robust agricultural sector, even while evolving into a predominantly service-based economy. Approximately 10% of New Zealand’s workforce is still engaged in farming and related industries, a rarity among high-income nations.