Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t
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
Economy
Economic Bulletin September 2025
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
Workers paying the price in weak economy
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
Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut
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
Recession ends – Economic challenges remain
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