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New Zealand digital, AI workforce and policy developments

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: New Zealand businesses see AI driving entry-level job growth

New Zealand is facing structural challenges regarding its digital and AI workforce readiness. A report by Tech New Zealand warns that a shortage of advanced digital talent is becoming a structural issue for the economy.

NZCTU labor advocacy and political campaigning

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: NZCTU launches election campaign targeting Prime Minister Luxon

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) has transitioned from presenting policy priorities to launching an active political campaign. Initially, the NZCTU issued a briefing to the incoming government outlining 16

New Zealand Labour Party election policy proposals

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Labour Party pledges corporate homicide laws in New Zealand

The New Zealand Labour Party has introduced several policy proposals as part of its election platform. Initially, the party announced a plan to crack down on ‘excessive prices’ for essential goods and services. This pol

New Zealand economic growth and sector performance

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: New Zealand economy grows 0.2 percent in June quarter

New Zealand’s economy has shown mixed indicators of growth and sector-specific performance. The manufacturing sector experienced 14 consecutive months of expansion, with the BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing

New Zealand labour market strain and rising unemployment

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: New Zealand and Australia economic data show mixed growth and inflation trends

By August 2026, New Zealand’s unemployment rate reached 5.6%, the highest level since the third quarter of 2015, with Statistics New Zealand reporting 171,000 people out of work. Approximately 69,300 individuals had been