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Over 6000 flock to Oz Job Expo


An Australian job expo in Auckland where more than 6000 people lined-up to find out about jobs across the Tasman is further evidence New Zealanders have lost faith in National's economic management, Labour leader Phil Goff says.

NZPA and NBR staff
Mon, 14 Feb 2011

An Australian job expo in Auckland where more than 6000 people lined-up to find out about jobs across the Tasman is further evidence New Zealanders have lost faith in National's economic management, Labour leader Phil Goff says.

Australian firms wanting New Zealand workers were overwhelmed by the response at the Oz Job Expo in Auckland this weekend, with many receiving more applications than available jobs, TV3 reported.

"It's hardly surprising Kiwis are seeking a better deal in Australia given that wage earners here finished last year worse off than they started, with wage increases averaging just 1.7 percent, less than half the level of the inflation rate of 4 percent," Mr Goff said.

"John Key said most Kiwis would be better off under a National government. Well, most are demonstrably worse off, and what's more, they are going backwards."

He said New Zealanders want to know what the Government is doing to create more jobs, and when it will start to do so.

"Australian job expos will remain a guaranteed draw card until a New Zealand government gets off the side links and recognises the need for active economic management, investment in education, skills and trade training, and a focus on job creation," he said.

NZPA and NBR staff
Mon, 14 Feb 2011
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