The latest labour market figures confirm that the unemployment rate, under the National Act NZ First coalition, has risen to 5.4%, New Zealand's highest unemployment rate since September 2015.
"This National Act NZ First coalition is a government of despair" says Marama Davidson, Co-Leader of the Green Party.
The latest labour market figures confirm that the unemployment rate, under the National Act NZ First coalition, has risen to 5.4%, New Zealand's highest unemployment rate since September 2015.
"This National Act NZ First coalition is a government of despair" says Marama Davidson, Co-Leader of the Green Party.
"There are more people without jobs and without income now, under this government, than at any time in over ten years."
"Food banks are overwhelmed. Homelessness is everywhere."
"Those who are fortunate enough to have jobs still have it tough. Groceries and bills continue to rise ahead of wages for many workers."
"A just government would be fighting to make sure everyone had the means to have a good job, food on the table, and a safe place to call home," says Davidson.
"But instead, the National Act NZ First coalition is preoccupied with making secret deals to rob New Zealand of our precious wild places and natural resources, to appease Trump's economic war with China."
"This needs to change. The Green Party will deliver hope and real change for New Zealanders."
"New Zealand deserves a fairer tax system to help people cover all of life's essentials, to help New Zealanders afford the weekly shop, childcare, or unexpected costs, even when times are tough," says Marama Davidson.
