Today marks one year on since the lockdown of '4 weeks to flatten the curve'.
Unemployment has increased over 1/3 since the lockdown started. From 4.7% to 6.5% of the working age population are now on the job seekers benefit.
Source:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/439092/covid-19-employment-hardship-where-does-new-zealand-stand-a-year-on
Unemployment has increased over 1/3 since the lockdown started. From 4.7% to 6.5% of the working age population are now on the job seekers benefit.
Source:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/439092/covid-19-employment-hardship-where-does-new-zealand-stand-a-year-on