Unemployment Rises in NZ | Christchurch News

New Zealand’s unemployment has hit a 11-year high at 5.6%, with youth and Māori communities hardest hit as underutilisation climbs to 13.8%. Despite government claims that global pressures are to blame, critics demand urgent action — especially as long-term joblessness grows and over 170,000 Kiwis remain out of work. The government pushes back, citing tax breaks and infrastructure projects as key to boosting confidence and creating jobs — even as employment numbers tick up slightly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5dbcd5ce60a96282