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In New Zealand's capital, Wellington, nearly 200 businesses have shut down in the past year alone, correlating with approximately 10,000 public sector job cuts driven by government austerity measures. The pandemic has left a lasting scar, with border closures and the shutdown of tourism and migration as key economic engines, both still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels. This contraction not only impacts economic growth but also contributes to the decline in employment opportunities.