Central Otago jobseeker numbers drop 44 percent - a podcast by RNZ

Those looking for work in Central Otago has dropped 44 percent since the height of the pandemic in 2020.
While there is a seasonal aspect to Central Otago's economic turnaround, some businesses are boasting their best summer yet despite closed borders.
But, as Timothy Brown reports, the dearth of workers is creating pain for some.

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