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New Zealand's third quarter unemployment rate was 5.3%, in line with expectations of 5.30% and slightly higher than the previous value of 5.20%. New Zealand's third quarter employment rate showed no change, in line with expectations of a 0.10% increase and the previous value of a 0.10% decrease. New Zealand's third quarter labor force participation rate was 70.3%, slightly lower than the expected 70.50% and on par with the previous value of 70.50%. New Zealand's third quarter labor cost index on an annual basis was 2.1%, in line with expectations and slightly lower than the previous value of 2.2%. New Zealand's third quarter labor cost index on a quarterly basis rose by 0.5%, slightly higher than the expected 0.4% increase but lower than the previous value of 0.60%.