# Jobseeker Numbers Rise Amid Employment Gains | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-07-16T18:45:44+00:00
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Jobseeker numbers hit a new high in June, with over 218,000 people on the benefit — up nearly 2,500 from last year. But there’s good news too: nearly 62,000 people moved into jobs, a six-thousand rise from the previous year. The government celebrates these employment exits as a sign of a strengthening job market, pointing to initiatives like the Traffic Light System and business-employee matching programs. Meanwhile, the opposition argues the rising numbers prove the government hasn’t delivered on its unemployment reduction promises, citing a 30,000-person increase since taking office. They’re pushing back with a proposal to expand apprenticeships to help employers and workers alike — a move they say will tackle the growing need for welfare support in the years ahead. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f35f027ae1248b2c

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