The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month.

Despite these grim figures, one expert has noticed there's light at the end of the tunnel for the economy

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further.

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The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month.
Despite these grim figures, one expert has noticed there's light at the end of the tunnel for the economy
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job ads declining for the third consecutive month

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The Prime Minister says visitors should be able to enjoy new investments in our city-centres - without feeling intimidated.

The Government's introducing "move-on" orders - allowing Police to order people begging and sleeping rough,  to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. 

They'll be slapped with a $2000 fine or up to three months’ imprisonment if they refuse.

Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking that in Auckland alone, the City Rail Link will be up and running later this year - and the International Convention Centre's already bringing in visitors.

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The Prime Minister says visitors should be able to enjoy new investments in our city-centres - without feeling intimidated.
The Government's introducing "move-on" orders - allowing Police to order people begging and sleeping rough, &nbsp;to leave a public space for up to 24 hours.&nbsp;
They'll be slapped with a $2000 fine or up to three months&rsquo; imprisonment if they refuse.
Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking that in Auckland alone, the City Rail Link will be up and running later this year - and the International Convention Centre's already bringing in visitors.
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Chris Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Tariffs, 'Move-on order' and Auckland Housing

On Saturday Donald Trump announced a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US in response to the Supreme Court ruling his other tariffs unconstitutional.

The new global tariffs were updated to 15% on Sunday.

Economist Cameron Bagrie joined Tim Beveridge to talk about the implications for kiwi businesses. 

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On Saturday Donald Trump announced a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US in response to the Supreme Court ruling his other tariffs unconstitutional.
The new global tariffs were updated to 15% on Sunday.
Economist Cameron Bagrie joined Tim Beveridge to talk about the implications for kiwi businesses.&nbsp;
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job ads declining for the third consecutive month

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