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New Zealand Unemployment - Page 2

Immigration approves 1744 foreign workers

Immigration NZ has given approval to almost 500 employers to hire overseas workers in the past year despite high unemployment. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Union fears more layoffs after jobs slashed

Unions fear more workers will be laid off after more than 500 jobs were cut in the latest round of layoffs. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

New Zealand Unemployment History & Civil Business Politics

Unemployment of 7pc predicted as job adverts fall

Unemployment may rise towards 7 per cent and hover there, with job advertisements falling back almost 3 per cent in September, according to an ANZ Bank survey. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Sacked woman wins case and $8000

A woman who was sacked by an Auckland office equipment supplier without any notice or explanation, after just a month on the job, has been awarded more than $8000 in compensation. Ref. Source 5

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Recovery brings 15,000 new jobs to Canterbury

Fifteen thousand jobs have been created and filled in Canterbury in the past year, new figures reveal. Ref. Source 2

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Thousands lose jobs in 90-day-trial

Tens of thousands of workers have been sacked under the 90-day-trial period, with many let go because they "Did not fit in". Ref. Source 4

New Zealand Unemployment - Page 2

Sacked employee says he ate cake 'as a joke'

A supermarket employee who lost his job over a piece of sponge cake says it was used as an excuse to get rid of him. Ref. Source 9

New Zealand Unemployment Politics Business Civil & History - Page 2

Job-seekers claim looks discrimination

Maya Croll-Wright, 19, has several years of experience in hospitality, strong motivation and an outgoing personality. Yet, she struggles to find a job. Why? She has tattoos, blue hair and describes herself as overweight. Ref. Source 9