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New Zealand's Unemployment Hits 9-Year High Amid Job Cuts

11/5/2025

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New Zealand's unemployment rose to 5.3% in September 2025, a nine-year high, with youth unemployment at 15.2%.
The Green Party blames government job cuts for 150,000 lost jobs.
The Green Party proposes the Green Jobs Guarantee to create 40,000 jobs.
Economic downturn has driven emigration, with 47,300 people moving to Australia in search of better opportunities.

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Story summary

New Zealand's unemployment rose to 5.3% in September 2025, a nine-year high, with youth unemployment at 15.2%.
The Green Party blames government job cuts for 150,000 lost jobs.
The Green Party proposes the Green Jobs Guarantee to create 40,000 jobs.
Economic downturn has driven emigration, with 47,300 people moving to Australia in search of better opportunities.