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Net population gain from migration more than doubled in August year, but number of returning NZ citizens remains low by historical standards
Net population gain from migration more than doubled in August year, but number of returning NZ citizens remains low by historical standards
Migration added 17,625 people to New Zealand's population in the year to June
Estimated net migration turned negative in May as more people left the country long term than arrived
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Estimated net migration turned negative in May as more people left the country long term than arrived
Population growth from migration up strongly with the number of New Zealanders migrating overseas declining
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Population growth from migration up strongly with the number of New Zealanders migrating overseas declining
Fewer New Zealanders leaving the country and more migrants arriving is pushing up migration-driven population growth
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Fewer New Zealanders leaving the country and more migrants arriving is pushing up migration-driven population growth
Fewer New Zealand citizens are leaving long-term and more are returning after an extended absence
Annual number of NZ citizens leaving the country long-term at a three year low in January year
The current exodus of New Zealand citizens overseas began in earnest under Labour while Hipkins was PM
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The current exodus of New Zealand citizens overseas began in earnest under Labour while Hipkins was PM
February net migration gain up 29.3% year-on-year, annual gain down as 44,055 NZ citizens leave
Influx of 238,964 migrants arrived in New Zealand in the year to March, with Stats NZ also reporting a record annual net loss of NZ citizens
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Influx of 238,964 migrants arrived in New Zealand in the year to March, with Stats NZ also reporting a record annual net loss of NZ citizens
Stats NZ says New Zealand saw the lowest number of live births registered for 20 years in 2023
Migrants from India, the Philippines, China and Fiji are likely to be the most affected by the Government's proposed changes to work visa rules
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Migrants from India, the Philippines, China and Fiji are likely to be the most affected by the Government's proposed changes to work visa rules
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Stats NZ says the country's population grew by 105,900 people in the year to June, with Auckland's population up 47,000; migration responsible for three-quarters of Auckland growth
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Stats NZ says the country's population grew by 105,900 people in the year to June, with Auckland's population up 47,000; migration responsible for three-quarters of Auckland growth
Strong arrivals of non-NZ citizens, relaxation of border restrictions & changes to immigration settings drive record net migration gain
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Strong arrivals of non-NZ citizens, relaxation of border restrictions & changes to immigration settings drive record net migration gain
Population growth from migration is a two way street, with big increases in both long term arrivals and departures
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Population growth from migration is a two way street, with big increases in both long term arrivals and departures