New Zealand Job Growth Slows To 1.1 Percent
New Zealand's Treasury predicts a worst-case real GDP growth of only 0.8% for the 2025–26 period. This economic slowdown is attributed to potential conflict scenarios involving Iran. The forecast highlights the significant vulnerability of the nation's economy to Middle Eastern geopolitical instability.
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Sources · 7 independent
Bluesky Social
“NZ finance minister: Treasury sees 0.8% real GDP growth in 2025–26 in worst-case Iran conflict scenario.”
RNZ National
“average jobs growth was one per. 1.1% in the quarter versus the same period a year ago. Not so good news on wages. They rose 2.2%, which unfortunately is below the rate of inflation”
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