New Zealand Unemployment Rises to 5.7% in Q3, Highest Since 2015
Statistics New Zealand reported the jobless rate at its highest level since 2015, while employment fell 0.1% from the previous quarter.
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New Zealand's Jobless Rate Climbs Ahead Of Election
By Lucy CraymerNew Zealand's jobless rate rose to 5.7% in the third quarter - its highest level since 2015 - while employment fell 0.1% from the previous quarter, according to data released by Statistics New Zealand on Wednesday.