Some signs of a turn-around, in at least parts of the economy
Some signs of a turn-around, in at least parts of the economy
14 January 2025
Stats NZ is reporting a monthly increase in jobs numbers in November -- the first in eight months.
Economists still expect unemployment to surpass five-percent this year, with the country still in a technical recession.
But Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon says job numbers appear to be increasing in health and education.
He says there was a notable pick up in the arts and recreation services, most likely due to tourism.
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