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Wellington's Job Market Shock: 600 Apply for One Position

10/29/2025

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David Kirby, owner of Welly-Putt in Wellington, New Zealand, received over 600 applications for a part-time position, far above the usual 100.
The city’s unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in June 2025 from 3.8% the previous year, partly due to public sector job losses.
Kirby has interviewed about 25 candidates and stressed the importance of giving everyone a fair chance, calling the market an 'absolute shocker'.

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Story summary

David Kirby, owner of Welly-Putt in Wellington, New Zealand, received over 600 applications for a part-time position, far above the usual 100.
The city’s unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in June 2025 from 3.8% the previous year, partly due to public sector job losses.
Kirby has interviewed about 25 candidates and stressed the importance of giving everyone a fair chance, calling the market an 'absolute shocker'.