Opinion
The worrying issue our new Government will need to tackle fast
OPINION: Since late 2023, unemployment has climbed from 3.9% to 5.7%.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Burden on top of a burden': Small town still reeling from big job losses
Mill closures wiped out 230 high-paid jobs across the region and hit the town hard.
'An awful story': More than 1000 chase butcher's job while others pay $400 for one steak
Most economists do not expect a material labour-market improvement until 2027.
Former Air NZ boss Greg Foran slashes jobs at new role as head of US grocer Kroger
Kroger plans to cut about 3000 roles over the next three years.
West Auckland butcher gets 1000 applications for meat packer job
He hired three people, including an apprentice, after reviewing the applications.
NZ First promises to implement 'shortage-led' skilled work visas
Entry would depend on occupation, region and demonstrated need.
'Young people are desperate to work': Greens' young people working programme | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Green co-leader Marama Davidson guarantees jobs for young people if re-elected. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Editorial: Beneficiary drug test plan fails to further National's welfare goals
OPINION: The policy creates costs and targets such a small sample as to be ineffective.
Govt's forecast surplus in 2028 depends on an absurd $2b IOU to itself
OPINION: Prefu often seems optimistic because it's preceded by even more dire numbers.
Green Party promises jobs for youth out of work six months
The party promises a pathway to work for young people.
‘Borderline homeless’: Labour voter challenges Hipkins over jobs
A traditional Labour voter says after losing work she's leaning towards the Greens.
Graduate job seeker applies for more than 600 jobs amid tough market
Hannah Tollison applied for 661 jobs and had 53 interviews in a year.
‘No one’s even sending rejections’: Job climate remains bleak for new graduates
Graduate roles made up just over 2% of jobs advertised on Seek last month.
Pre-phew! Crown accounts look better – but can we trust Treasury forecasts?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
After years of economic shocks, is a 'slow grind' the best NZ can hope for?
Treasury expects unemployment has already peaked and will now fall.
New Zealand has never been this divided ... is that our economic problem?
OPINION: For many voters, the economic recovery remains theoretical.
How much are people making from side hustles?
Side hustles are becoming a bigger part of New Zealanders' incomes.
‘I went from the boardroom to delivering KFC’: The pain of midlife redundancy
Telegraph: Midlife professionals in Britain face a tougher job market after redundancy.
Employment confidence gains ground, but most still say jobs are hard to find
Employment confidence rose, but most still say jobs are hard to find.
The NZ region where advertised salaries are rising fastest
Employers are lifting advertised pay as competition for skilled workers grows.
Canterbury's boom moment leads NZ economic comeback
OPINION: Canterbury and Otago are leading New Zealand's recovery, new data suggest.
China's new graduates, facing a dire job market, must also contend with AI
New York Times: Youth unemployment remains high as AI cuts traditional entry-level roles.
Nearly a third of working aged people aren't contributing to KiwiSaver
Are National and Opportunity right? Should people be made to contribute?
'I'm battling AI': Auckland woman's 331-application job hunt
Karina Atkins has applied for 331 jobs since she was laid off last year.