Unemployed Workers

A media release graphic from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU / Te Kauae Kaimahi), with a background of blurred newspaper text featuring the word "unemployment." The graphic is headed "MEDIA RELEASE" and titled "UNEMPLOYMENT DATA CONTINUES TO SHOW PAIN." The main quote reads: "Today's figures are a warning. Without a change of course, things will get worse and Kiwis will rightly take to the ballot box to vote for a country that works for working people." Attributed to Sandra Grey, President, NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi.

Unemployment data continues to show pain

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Data released today by Stats NZ on unemployment shows that all is not well in the labour market says Sandra Grey, President of the Council… Read More »Unemployment data continues to show pain

Media Release: No surprise unemployment at nine year high This data should be a wake-up call. Youth unemployment is soaring at the same time the Government is removing benefits from 18- & 19-year-olds. Our future will be bleak if we fail to support young people into good work. Sandra Grey, NZCTU President

No surprise unemployment at nine year high

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is calling on the Government to act in response to new data released by Stats NZ today which shows unemployment… Read More »No surprise unemployment at nine year high

Media release: Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate. DOWN Full-time jobs: 45,000 Total hours worked: 3 million NZ OECD unemployment rank: from 6th → 18th Wage growth: +2.4% (below inflation) Workers with no pay rise: 41% Jobs down in manufacturing, construction, retail, education, and health UP Part-time jobs: 25,000 Unemployed people since last election: 37,000 Māori unemployment: 10.5% Pacific unemployment: 10.8% Youth unemployed (15–24): 70,700 NEET (15–24): 96,600 Unemployment rate: 5.1% (steady) It’s time to change course and deliver policies that ensure good work and fair pay for all Craig Renney Economist

Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate

May 7, 2025June 18, 2025

Unemployment data released today by Statistics New Zealand shows ongoing weakness in the labour market, with falling employment, falling hours of work, and nearly half… Read More »Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate