Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the increase in job numbers

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the increase in job numbers

Author: Newstalk ZB January 13, 2025 Duration: 6:02

Job numbers have picked up slightly, but not everyone's benefiting. 

Latest figures from Stats NZ show the number of filled jobs rose slightly in November, for the first time in eight months. 

Service sector jobs rose but primary industries and goods industry jobs declined. 

Infometrics’ Brad Olsen told Tim Beveridge that it’s a bit early for it to be fully sustainable, but there is a definite shift. 

He says it’s early signs of better thing to come for the economy in 2025. 

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


Even when the office is closed and the routine is broken, the world keeps turning. Holiday Breakfast from Newstalk ZB is the companion for those mornings when you’re sipping coffee somewhere other than your usual spot-whether that’s a campground, a beach house, or simply your own backyard with the alarm clock off. This podcast understands that being away from the daily grind doesn’t mean you want to disconnect from what’s happening. Instead, it delivers a concise, engaging digest of the essential news and spirited discussion you’d expect from Newstalk ZB, but crafted for the pace of a break. You’ll hear informed perspectives and analysis on the stories shaping New Zealand and the world, all designed to fit into a quieter morning. It’s about staying in the loop without being tied to a desk, offering a blend of information and thoughtful opinion to kickstart your day, no matter where you’ve woken up. Tune in for a listen that feels like a conversation with a well-informed friend, ensuring Kiwis never have to choose between being relaxed and being well-informed.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 500

Holiday Breakfast
Podcast Episodes