This annual report - Taranaki District Health Board

New Zealand Distribution and TrendsSeasonally Adjusted Unemployment RatesIn the quarter ending June 2012, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.8%,while seasonally adjusted unemployment numbers increased from 160,000 in the March2012 quarter to 162,000 in the June quarter (Figure 11). The number of people employeddecreased by 2,000 to reach 2,227,000 [15].Figure 11. Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates, New Zealand Quarter 1 (March)1986 to Quarter 2 (June) 201212300Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate (%)108642Number Unemployed in Labour ForceUnemployment Rate25020015010050Number Unemployed (Thousands)01986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120120Source: Statistics New Zealand, Household Labour Force Survey; Rates have been seasonally adjustedUnemployment Rates by AgeIn New Zealand during June 1987–2012, unemployment rates were consistently higher foryounger people (15–19 years > 20–24 years > 25–29 years > 35–39 years and 45–49years). During the year ending June 2012, annual unemployment rates were 23.7% forthose aged 15–19 years and to 12.8% for those aged 20–24 years (Figure 12).Unemployment Rates by Age and GenderIn New Zealand during June 1987–2012, there were no consistent gender differences inunemployment rates for young people aged 15–24 years. During the year ending June2012, unemployment rates for those aged 15–19 years were 21.9% for females and 25.4%for males, while for those aged 20–24 years, rates were 12.8% for both females and males(Figure 13).Unemployment Rates by EthnicityIn New Zealand during 2008(Q1)–2012(Q2) unemployment rates were consistently higherfor Māori and Pacific, followed by Asian/Indian and then European people. Unemploymentrates increased for all ethnic groups during 2008 and 2009, but became more static during2010(Q1)–2012(Q2). During 2012(Q2), unemployment rates were 12.8% for Māori, 14.9%for Pacific, 8.2% for Asian/Indian and 5.2% for European people (Figure 14).Unemployment - 67