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New Zealand Unemployment

Spending, jobs link attacked

Critics say the Government spends more than $90 million a year training the unemployed, with no proof it helps them get jobs. Ref. Source 1

Unemployment Zealand New

Gloomier economic forecast expected

Brace for some bad news. The Treasury will announce today updated forecasts expected to show unemployment soaring and a sea of red ink in the Government's accounts for years to come. Ref. Source 1

New Zealand Unemployment History & Civil Business Politics

Dole out, training in for unemployed youth

The Government plans to scrap the dole for 16 to 18-year-olds as part of a $150 million plan to wipe out youth unemployment. Ref. Source 6

Unemployment Zealand New

Unemployment is a growing problem in New Zealand. Not only are there people unemployed due to circumstances (such as the recession or disabilities), but by choice. There is a growing culture of people leaving education (secondary school) early and living off welfare for much of their lives. There are no systems in place to ensure 100% that these users are actively seeking employment.

Unemployment Zealand New

New Zealand hit by premature ageing

New Zealand's workforce is being hit by "premature ageing" and needs to boost its numbers, says a Waikato University researcher. Ref. Source 7

New Zealand Unemployment

Rise in jobless rate stokes recession fear

Unemployment may stay stubbornly at about 6.8 per cent all year, some economists and unionists believe, with the economy flat-lining near recession. Ref. Source 6

New Zealand Unemployment

English sparks 'paper war' over unemployment rate

The Government has gone on the offensive over the unemployment rate, saying its spending on infrastructure has stopped it from going even higher. Ref. Source 6

New Zealand Unemployment Politics Business Civil & History

Christchurch earthquake job losses dole 'disaster'

The Government is bracing for a bulge in the dole queue with the first signs of economic pain from the Christchurch earthquake showing up in a revised $9.2 billion budget deficit. Ref. Source 7