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NZ has reached 'full employment' – but not all workers will benefit from a tighter labour market

Written by Michael P. Cameron, Associate Professor in Economics, University of Waikato

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New Zealand’s unemployment rate hit a low of 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and again in the first quarter of this year. That’s the lowest the rate has been since at least 1986, both overall and separately for men (3.1% in both quarters) and women (3.3% in both quarters).

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NZ has reached 'full employment' – but not all workers will benefit from a tighter labour market

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more

NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

ASIC flags $40 million in refunds after review of risky financial products

Australia’s Pacific worker scheme is far from perfect – but we can make it better

What to expect from car subscription models in 2026

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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Dr Silvia Pfeiffer wins Founder of the Year at the 2020 Women in Digital Awards

What do you need to consider when making parenting arrangements for your child?

Silage Film Redefines Crop Storage and Management Practices

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

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