Tag: business_and_finance
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New Zealand Ambassador Clare Kelly Appointed to Chair WTO General Council
New Zealand Ambassador Clare Kelly has been appointed to chair the World Trade Organisation's General Council for a one-year term, marking only the second time a New Zealander has held the prestigious Geneva-based role.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsTradeEconomyFederal GovernmentAustralasia World Trade OrganisationClare KellyTodd McClayInternational TradeBusiness and FinancePolicy and RegulationNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Unemployment Rate Dips to 5.3 Percent in March 2026 Quarter
Stats NZ reports a slight dip in New Zealand's unemployment rate to 5.3 percent for the March 2026 quarter. The number of unemployed people fell to 163,000, while average hourly earnings reached $44.12 amid 2.0 percent annual wage inflation.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborAustralasia Business and FinanceStats NZUnemploymentAbby JohnstonHousehold Labour Force SurveyStatistics New Zealand
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Stats NZ Releases Update on Economic Impacts of Middle East Conflict
Stats NZ has published a new report detailing how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting New Zealand's economy, specifically highlighting the expected effects on fuel prices, supply chains, households, and businesses.
Entertainment Stats NZMiddle EastEconomyBusiness and FinanceFuel PricesSupply ChainsStatistics New Zealand
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Māori Businesses Expand Overseas Export Destinations
Māori businesses saw a 43% increase in overseas exports between 2017 and 2024, while exports to China and the United States have decreased, according to data released by Tatauranga Aotearoa.
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