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Unemployment reaches four-year high as job seeker applies for 400 roles

NZ Herald1NewsRNZWednesday 5 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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New Zealand's unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in the three months ending December, the highest level since 2020. In Wellington, one job seeker reported applying for approximately 400 positions over the last 13 months without success.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 5 Feb 2025, 8:34pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 hours
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