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Improved NZ budget as election campaign gets fiscal

National is claiming credit for an improved set of books as the New Zealand election as it seeks a second term at the November 7 poll.

AAP · Sep 29

‘The future scares me’: why unemployment has become biggest election issue for young New Zealand voters

As mainstream parties vie for votes with promises of jobs and economic growth, young people may take more convincing

The Guardian - AU · Sep 11

New Zealand unemployment rate climbs to 5.1 per cent

New Zealand's opposition has blamed Chris Luxon's government for job losses after the country's unemployment rate reached 5.1 per cent.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025