Unemployment rate rises to 5.2 per cent

Wednesday 6 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 6 Aug 2025, 7:25pm

In this story Nicola Willis, Stats NZ

New Zealand's unemployment rate increased to 5.2 per cent for the three months ending in June. Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated the figures were better than forecast, despite the rate being at its highest level since 2020.

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1. RNZWed 6 Aug 2025, 4:25pm

   Nicola Willis bemoans 'glass half empty' view of unemployment figures (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 6 Aug 2025, 7:25pm

   Minister bemoans 'glass half-empty' attitude to unemployment (opens in new tab)