Job ads fall for third month in a row - SEEK
Revised figures wiped out earlier signs of growth and showed weaker conditions in the main North Island centres.
SEEK reported a third consecutive month of falling job ads in July, despite a 6.2 percent year-on-year growth. The decline was particularly evident in the North Island, with Auckland, Wellington, and Waikato facing greater challenges. Auckland job ads dropped 0.9 percent, while Wellington saw a 1.3 percent decrease. Only four regions, including Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, the West Coast, and Otago, experienced monthly growth.
South Island's growth was driven by hospitality, tourism, and construction roles. However, construction saw a national decline of 0.9 percent, while healthcare and medical roles continued to fall. The recent job ad drop was attributed to weakened advertising in major regions.
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