Tag: labour_market
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New Zealand Reports Job Growth Across All Industries in April 2026
New Zealand's labor market expanded in April 2026, with a 0.2 percent increase in filled jobs across all industries. Statistics New Zealand reported 4,333 new positions, bringing the total to 2.35 million, driven by growth in primary, goods-producing, and service…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and Labor EmploymentLabour MarketJobsStatistics New ZealandApril 2026Industries
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New Zealand Employment Sees Modest Rise in March 2026
New Zealand's filled jobs increased by 0.3% in March 2026, reaching 2.35 million. Primary and service industries showed the most growth, indicating early signs of labour market shifts.
BusinessEconomy EmploymentLabour MarketJobsMarch 2026StatisticsStatistics New Zealand
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Stats NZ Updates Technical Notes for Linked Employer-Employee Data
Stats NZ has released updated technical notes for its annual Linked Employer-Employee Data (LEED). The data provides insights into New Zealanders' interactions with the labour market, income sources, job tenure and self-employment.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Stats NZLEEDLinked Employer-Employee Datalabour marketincomeself-employmentStatistics NZ
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Gender Pay Gap Hits Record Low in June 2025 Quarter
Stats NZ reports the gender pay gap has narrowed to 5.2% in the June 2025 quarter, the lowest since 1998, driven by increased earnings for women.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Gender pay gapStats NZJune 2025Abby JohnstonLabour MarketWellingtonIncomeStatistics NZ
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New Zealand Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.2% in June 2025 Quarter
New Zealand's unemployment rate climbs to 5.2% in June 2025, up from 5.1% in March 2025 and 4.7% in June 2024, with 158,000 people unemployed.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and Labor unemployment rateStats NZlabour marketJason AttewellWellingtonEmployment/UnemploymentStatistics NZ