Māori Employment during COVID

One of the good news stories throughout 2020 was the resilience of New Zealand’s labour market.

And one of the most surprising things is that unlike previous recessions, Māori have seen the smallest increase in unemployment compared to other groups.

ANZ digs into the numbers to look at why Māori employment has typically been more vulnerable in previous recessions, and why 2020 was different.  These findings can be read here.