A business leader claims Kiwi companies are being hit hard by a workforce shortage.

Stats NZ's latest labour market figures for the December quarter, showing unemployment has inched up to 3.4 percent.

Employers and Manufacturers Association head, Brett O'Riley, told Kerre Woodham we don't have enough highly skilled people.

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A business leader claims Kiwi companies are being hit hard by a workforce shortage.
Stats NZ's latest labour market figures for the December quarter, showing unemployment has inched up to 3.4 percent.
Employers and Manufacturers Association head, Brett O'Riley, told Kerre Woodham we don't have enough highly skilled people.
LISTEN ABOVE

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