New GDP data released today from Statistics New Zealand showed that the economy flatlined over the past six months, and overall, the economy is still… Read More »GDP data shows economic growth is flatlining
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned by new data released by Statistics New Zealand showing that the cost of living increased by 3%, more… Read More »Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t
With local elections underway across the country, rates are a particularly hot topic. Minister Watts (Local Government) claims that councils have “lacked fiscal discipline”, and… Read More »Economic Bulletin September 2025
New data released by Statistics New Zealand shows that unemployment has increased to 5.2%, meaning that there are 158,000 people unemployed in New Zealand, and… Read More »Workers paying the price in weak economy
The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned for low-income workers given new data released by Stats NZ that shows inflation was 2.5% for the year… Read More »Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut
Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that the economy grew by 0.7% ending the very deep recession seen over the past year, said… Read More »Recession ends – Economic challenges remain