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# ecopnomy : Unemployment Hits 11 - Year High as More Than 166 , 000 New Zealanders Seek Work
waateanews.com · New Zealand
Unemployment in New Zealand has reached an 11-year high, with over 166,000 citizens reportedly seeking work. This signifies a notable downturn in the national job market.
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