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Bay of Plenty Jobs: Progress Amid Pressure | Auckland News
The Bay of Plenty’s unemployment dipped to 5.8%, but it’s still tied for third highest nationally — behind Northland’s 8.8% and ahead of Auckland’s 6.5%. The drop isn’t due to fewer job losses, but more people actively hunting for work amid soaring living costs, especially fuel prices up 27.5%. Employers are hiring more steadily, but remain cautious — with biggest demand in healthcare, engineering, and trades. Some workers are turning to entrepreneurship instead of waiting for traditional roles. Yet on the ground, many report understaffing and fewer openings as people leave jobs, leaving…
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