Builders across the country are starting to feel the benefits of the rise of employment opportunities. 

SEEK NZ's latest Employment Report shows a drop of 0.3% on overall job ads.

But demand for construction workers continues to add volume, with a rise of 3.4% nationally, up 43% year on year.

Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Andrew Dickens jobs are coming from across the country. 

He says employment agreements in January are up 20% on this time last year - which is positive at this quieter time of year. 

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Builders across the country are starting to feel the benefits of the rise of employment opportunities.&nbsp;
SEEK NZ's latest Employment Report shows a drop of 0.3% on overall job ads.
But demand for construction workers continues to add volume, with a rise of 3.4% nationally, up 43% year on year.
Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Andrew Dickens jobs are coming from across the country.&nbsp;
He says employment agreements in January are up 20% on this time last year - which is positive at this quieter time of year.&nbsp;
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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on demand for construction workers increasing

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A long runway for an economic recovery is thought to be the main reason for a November election.  

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's set November 7th as election day – the latest election since 2008.  

Early voting will open on October 26, with final results due in early November. 

Political Commentator Liam Hehir told Andrew Dickens that the Government’s hoping that if they have as much time as possible, people will start to feel more confident regarding the economy.  

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A long runway for an economic recovery is thought to be the main reason for a November election. &nbsp;
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's set November 7th as election day – the latest election since 2008. &nbsp;
Early voting will open on October 26, with final results due in early November.&nbsp;
Political Commentator Liam Hehir told Andrew Dickens that the Government’s hoping that if they have as much time as possible, people will start to feel more confident regarding the economy. &nbsp;
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Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on the general election being set for November 7th

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US President Donald Trump's delivered his two cents on the state of Europe, as tariff threats over the Greenland issue loom.  

Trump's spoken at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, confirming he still wants to buy and control the Danish territory, but won't use force.  

He's already threatened increasing tariffs on eight European countries if he doesn't get a deal. 

University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil told Andrew Dickens the threat of a tariff war is extremely concerning, as it could do a lot of economic damage to the world. 

She says everybody involved loses, which is why it’s not something we should be doing. 

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US President Donald Trump's delivered his two cents on the state of Europe, as tariff threats over the Greenland issue loom. &nbsp;
Trump's spoken at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, confirming he still wants to buy and control the Danish territory, but won't use force. &nbsp;
He's already threatened increasing tariffs on eight European countries if he doesn't get a deal.&nbsp;
University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil told Andrew Dickens the threat of a tariff war is extremely concerning, as it could do a lot of economic damage to the world.&nbsp;
She says everybody involved loses, which is why it’s not something we should be doing.&nbsp;
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Anne Villamil: University of Iowa Economics Professor on Trump's threat of tariffs over Greenland

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of January 2025, Donald Trump's made a speech to the World Economic Forum saying he won't use excessive force to acquire Greenland, but he will push ahead with Tariffs, University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil explains the impact this will have on the US. 

Confidence seems to be returning to the construction sector, with jobs ads for construction increasing 3.4% from November to December, Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming shares his thoughts.

Christopher Luxon's announced the date of the election will be the 7th of November and he's ruled out National working with the Greens, Te Pāti Māori and Labour Political Commentator Liam Heir shares his thoughts. 

Plus, US Correspondent has the latest on Donald Trump's speech in Davos and wild weather in the US. 

Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.          

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 22nd of January 2025, Donald Trump's made a speech to the World Economic Forum saying he won't use excessive force to acquire Greenland, but he will push ahead with Tariffs, University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil explains the impact this will have on the US.&nbsp;
Confidence seems to be returning to the construction sector, with jobs ads for construction increasing 3.4% from November to December, Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming shares his thoughts.
Christopher Luxon's announced the date of the election will be the 7th of November and he's ruled out National working with the Greens, Te Pāti Māori and Labour Political Commentator Liam Heir shares his thoughts.&nbsp;
Plus, US Correspondent has the latest on Donald Trump's speech in Davos and wild weather in the US.&nbsp;
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026 

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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Chief Executive on demand for construction workers increasing

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