Bay of Plenty Unemployment Drops but Exceeds National Average
According to Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen, New Zealand’s shifting unemployment rate reflects a surge of people actively searching for work rather than widespread job losses. The working-age population expanded by 0.8% since June 2025, pushing more individuals into the labor market as households battle a 3.2% cost-of-living increase over the 12 months leading to … Read more