Labour Market

Labour Market Conditions December 11 Update

30 Dec 2011

The employment track has been steady for over a year, with employment increases of about 35,000 to 40,000 people or 1.5% to 2% per annum. We expect some fluctuation in the numbers as a result of the short-term Rugby World Cup 2011, but thereafter the main underlying drivers are slack. Household formation remains low, held back by the uncertain environment for borrowing, and being exacerbated by the migration switch to a net outflow of »»

Labour Market Conditions Update September 11

30 Sep 2011

Labour market conditions compiled by Kel Sanderson Employment When we think of all the reasons to expect uncertainty and negative sentiment in business and consumer outlook, it is quite remarkable that the New Zealand labour market has overcome the contraction from 2008 to 2010 and is quite stable and sound. Despite this, there are still some significant negative factors, such as the »»

Net inward migration is firm, and will grow
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Employment is still growing ... but slower
Net inward migration remains positive but drifting down
Employment shows surprising strength
Employment confidence at all-time high
Number of part-time positions increased
BERL expects net migration inflow to ease
Labour force participation rates to begin to edge down
The unemployment rate remains low
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