Stats NZ figures show that New Zealand lost around 10,000 filled jobs in the June 2025 quarter — bringing the total decline since late 2023 to about 50,000 jobs.
Key impacts:
- Industries hit hardest: construction, accommodation & food services, and administrative support.
- Regions most affected: Auckland, Wellington, Waikato, and Hawke’s Bay.
- Provincial areas like Kaipara, Horowhenua, and Gore reported the steepest year-on-year declines.
Economists warn that the labour market remains fragile, with cautious hiring expected in the months ahead.
📌 Source: RNZ – Three months, 10,000 jobs gone
