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To say that 2024 has been tough on both construction workers and employers is putting it mildly. In this article we use Stats NZ’s employment stocks and flows series to understand where construction workers typically come from, and where they head after construction.

Wages tell us a great deal about the labour market and economy. For businesses, wages reflect the price they are willing to pay for labour, and for workers, wages reflect their willingness to supply labour rather than do other activities with their time.

Carbon emissions are being given increasing attention as we start to see the dramatic impact of severe weather events exacerbated by climate change. In the July 2024 Chart of the Month, we highlight how emissions have fallen at an industry level – though to reach the Government’s net zero 2050 target, more work is required to further reduce emissions.