In June last year, 4000 young people were unemployed. Now there are 17,000.
Prime Minister John Key says he is concerned that for young people starting their working life, a long period of unemployment could be very damaging and their aspirations could be permanently weakened.
Should the Government remove the dole for 16 to 18-year-olds? Here is the latest selection of Your Views:
Should the Government remove the dole for 16 to 18-year-olds?
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