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Unemployment Rises as Politics Clash | Auckland News
Unemployment just hit a 11-year high at 5.6%, sparking fierce political debate. The government touts tourism and student numbers as signs of recovery, pledging policies to boost hiring — while tightening benefits for young jobseekers and parents, pushing them toward training. Labour blasts the approach as ignoring struggling families, calling for urgent action like expanded apprenticeships and a Future Fund — though details remain fuzzy. Meanwhile, Winston Peters’ controversial comments drew criticism from both sides: the PM defends him as vital to stability, while Labour demands his removal…
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