Penny Simmonds: Associate Social Development Minister on the growing number of people receiving a benefit
The Mike Hosking Breakfast · Newstalk ZB
March 16, 20252m 34s
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Show Notes
In the past 12 months, there has been a rise of 22,000 people claiming the job seeker benefit.
Economists are predicting the numbers are set to continue rising.
Associate Social Development Minister Penny Simmons says she is not surprised by the statistics.
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Penny SimmondsjobseekerAssociate Social Development MinisterEconomybenefit