labour market bulletin 1998 1&2 pages 1 33 department of new zealand unless otherwise specified trends and outlook richard bururu david irwin duncan melville this article discusses recent in the economy includes projections for 1999 2000 a discussion follows on industry regional identifying high average low performing groups characteristics that may explain their position as shown outcomes can vary considerably continuing with theme variation between women m ori pacific islands peoples differences youth older workers are examined finishes an analysis self employment introduction t he went through short shallow recession before beginning recovery september quarter early indications economic activity suggest growth has continued to strengthen downturn business cycle over last three years caused contract unemployment rate rise by december seasonally adjusted
