Unemployment rate rises to 5.2 per cent

Wednesday 6 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 6 Aug 2025, 11:19am

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The unemployment rate increased to 5.2 per cent in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. This is a slight rise from the 5.1 per cent recorded in the March 2025 quarter. The figure represents the highest level since 2020.

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1. 1NewsWed 6 Aug 2025, 10:54am

   Unemployment rate rises to 5.2% - Stats NZ (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 6 Aug 2025, 10:55am

   Unemployment rate rises to highest level since 2020 (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 6 Aug 2025, 11:19am

   Unemployment rate at highest level since 2020 (opens in new tab)