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With the surreal drama of lockdown almost behind us, the real economic grind begins.
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Next two to three months will be the biggest concern, PwC managing partner John Fisk says.
US unemployment at Depression-era level of 14.7 per cent
The true picture is even worse than the numbers suggest.
Government advised migrant worker issues 'low', now a 'humanitarian crisis'
There were nearly 400,000 foreign nationals here temporarily soon after lockdown.
'I feel let down, betrayed' - How it feels to be one of thousands of newly jobless
In April, more than 1000 people a day went on to a main benefit, with the worst to come.
Editorial: Towards level 2 - 'a safer normal'
We say: Level 2 offers a giant leap from level 3, but it may be smaller steps for some.
More than 1400 in Hawke's Bay apply for unemployment benefit in a month
744 more people jobless in Hastings during peak picking shows "true impact" of lockdown.
Unpicking the numbers: NZ's rising jobless and the future shape of work
It will be a long time before we see employment data as strong as this week's numbers.
Kiwi families feeling Covid-19 crunch - Salvation Army report
NZ will emerge from Covid-19 crisis to face unprecedented hardship, Salvation Army says.
Quick move to Level 2 can't head off economic slump
Level 2 rules will allow more activity, but until borders open the pain won't stop.
Job crunch: How bad will unemployment get?
New data on Wednesday will show unemployment on the rise. How bad it gets is not yet clear
S&P Global: NZ successfully navigating crisis
Ratings agency S&P has praised New Zealand's economy and pandemic response.
Locked down: The four weeks that changed NZ forever
No one who lived through it will ever forget the great New Zealand lockdown of 2020.
Lockdown fallout brings fear, frustration, anxiety
The mental wellbeing of New Zealanders post lockdown is a major cause for concern.
Analysis: Who are New Zealand's new jobless?
One of the biggest information gaps we have is real-time data on unemployment.
BNZ boss: Businesses in better shape than post GFC
BNZ's latest half year result took a Covid-19 hit but the CEO remains confident.
Negative interest rates likely this year - Westpac
Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will be forced to cut OCR below zero this year.
Finding the financial silver lining to lockdown storm clouds
This period of change and economic uncertainty is unsettling; here are 5 financial tips.
Liam Dann: Why strong lockdown gives NZ the economic edge
New Zealand needs to be smart about attracting new investment and finding new markets.
Government launches new $3b business tax package
Government has announced new measures to help small and medium-sized businesses.
Liam Dann: More Government support is coming - much more
Economic scenarios presented by Treasury suggest government support will double - at least
The New New Zealanders: How our lives will change after a time of coronavirus
Some of the change we face in the next year will be tough. Some will be lovely.
Virus shuts English language school
Napier language school shuts, but no widespread closures in NZ yet.
Virus could force 100,000 Kiwis to join benefit queue, many for the first time
"Nobody is going to come out the other side without needing some support."
Govt to bolster MSD for likely benefit numbers spike
Unemployment is expected to jump significantly – as is the number of benefit seekers.
A fifth of central NZ businesses have no contingency plan
'It's frightening, in some ways you'd say is it a bit Kiwi? You know, she'll be right?'
Liam Dann: Minimum wage rise means more effort needed to keep firms afloat
The Government forged ahead with minimum wage rises today, will it help or hurt recovery?
Comment: Raise welfare now to save lives in virus crisis
Comment: The economic rescue plan will fail to help many of our most vulnerable workers.
QE Explainer: RBNZ move signals new era for economy
The Reserve Bank draws on New Zealand's collective wealth to stabilise money markets.
Coronavirus crisis: Thousands of job cuts coming
The Chamber of Commerce says job cuts are coming and has urged the Government to do more.
The 2020 recession is 'here and now' - S&P Global
NZ faces at least three quarters of negative growth, global recession now inevitable.
Peter Lyons | All eyes on joblessness
Comment: A surge in joblessness would indicate our economy has slammed into reverse.
Audrey Young: How coronavirus will impact election
It could become an election year contest between competence and relevancy.