Youth Unemployment Crisis Hits Hard | Auckland News

Unemployment hits a 11-year high as 171,000 Kiwis search for work, with youth unemployment at a crushing 13.8%—especially hard on Māori, Pasifika, and disabled young people. The Salvation Army’s frontline reports show desperate young job seekers without training or education pathways, calling for urgent employer action and targeted skills programs. With soaring living costs, these young Kiwis need real support now—not just future promises—to build hope and secure a better tomorrow. 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/c51c5a472f33e94d