More than a year after a change in government, businesses are closing, unemployment is rising and workers are leaving for neighbouring Australia.
As New Zealand's recession continues, uncertainty remains.
So what is the government's plan? And could there be brighter times ahead?
Produced and presented by Alexander van Wel
(Image: Workers repairing the road in Auckland. Credit: Getty Images)
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