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The tabs in this chart series are sourced from both the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) quarterly Factsheets, and the HLFS employment data published by Statistics NZ. Data relating to Working-For-Families claimants is sourced from IRD annual reports, and is used as part of the determination of the total level of benefit claimants.
This chart series is updated quarterly, about four weeks after the end of each calendar quarter.