migration
The Productivity Commission details ways to improve the performance of New Zealand’s so-called frontier firms, saying doing so would be a key plank in boosting productivity
4th Dec 20, 10:42am
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The Productivity Commission details ways to improve the performance of New Zealand’s so-called frontier firms, saying doing so would be a key plank in boosting productivity
Big drops in migrant worker and overseas student numbers in New Zealand since COVID-related border restrictions were introduced in March
18th Nov 20, 9:36am
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Big drops in migrant worker and overseas student numbers in New Zealand since COVID-related border restrictions were introduced in March
Claims that returning New Zealanders could have a big impact on the economy and the property market appear to be severely overstated
13th Nov 20, 9:00am
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Claims that returning New Zealanders could have a big impact on the economy and the property market appear to be severely overstated
New survey of 15,000 expat Kiwis suggests about half of them plan to return to New Zealand
9th Nov 20, 9:55am
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New survey of 15,000 expat Kiwis suggests about half of them plan to return to New Zealand
New report by heavy-hitter academics and economists says in order to create a knowledge hub in Auckland it will be necessary to have affordable housing for people moving from the regions; land tax mooted again
6th Nov 20, 6:29am
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New report by heavy-hitter academics and economists says in order to create a knowledge hub in Auckland it will be necessary to have affordable housing for people moving from the regions; land tax mooted again
Work visa numbers down 10% from March peak, student visa numbers down 20% from a year ago
19th Oct 20, 12:29pm
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Work visa numbers down 10% from March peak, student visa numbers down 20% from a year ago
The net population gain from migration, including returning NZ citizens, was just 1700 in the five months to August, down from 21,500 the previous year
12th Oct 20, 11:25am
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The net population gain from migration, including returning NZ citizens, was just 1700 in the five months to August, down from 21,500 the previous year
David Hargreaves says with the NZ borders closed, now is when we should be having a national discussion on migration and population - so why aren't we?
5th Oct 20, 12:24pm
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David Hargreaves says with the NZ borders closed, now is when we should be having a national discussion on migration and population - so why aren't we?
The number of overseas students in this country in August was down 17% year-on-year and the rate of decline is increasing
21st Sep 20, 2:40pm
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The number of overseas students in this country in August was down 17% year-on-year and the rate of decline is increasing
New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
14th Sep 20, 2:11pm
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New Zealand experiences negative population growth from migration for the first time in seven years
The Government has announced new border exceptions that will allow temporary work visa holders to return to NZ; new exceptions will now also be made to allow partners of NZ citizens and residents to return here
9th Sep 20, 4:27pm
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The Government has announced new border exceptions that will allow temporary work visa holders to return to NZ; new exceptions will now also be made to allow partners of NZ citizens and residents to return here
Migration's impact on housing demand is now almost negligible, which should ease housing supply pressures over coming months
13th Aug 20, 11:57am
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Migration's impact on housing demand is now almost negligible, which should ease housing supply pressures over coming months
Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
13th Aug 20, 9:03am
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Massey University's Paul Spoonley says we need to have a comprehensive and informed discussion about population change and options sooner rather than later
Early estimates suggest only 35% of returning kiwis will remain in the country long term
12th Aug 20, 11:56am
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Early estimates suggest only 35% of returning kiwis will remain in the country long term
Work, student and residence visa approvals steadily rising, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment figures show
22nd Jul 20, 9:25am
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Work, student and residence visa approvals steadily rising, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment figures show
New Zealand residents have been leaving the country at a greater pace than they have been arriving back
16th Jul 20, 8:27am
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New Zealand residents have been leaving the country at a greater pace than they have been arriving back
NZIER economists say we need to build a home-grown workforce that is fit for purpose rather than focusing on short-term objectives that might lead to pressure to bring in migrants quickly
8th Jul 20, 2:14pm
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NZIER economists say we need to build a home-grown workforce that is fit for purpose rather than focusing on short-term objectives that might lead to pressure to bring in migrants quickly
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says a planned 1600 rise in numbers of migrant seasonal workers next year won't now go ahead as 'more New Zealanders will be available to do this work'
8th Jul 20, 12:09pm
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Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says a planned 1600 rise in numbers of migrant seasonal workers next year won't now go ahead as 'more New Zealanders will be available to do this work'
Government extends for six months temporary work visas for 16,500 workers due to expire at the end of this year; stand-down period shifted by six months for 600 workers
7th Jul 20, 3:15pm
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Government extends for six months temporary work visas for 16,500 workers due to expire at the end of this year; stand-down period shifted by six months for 600 workers
Paul Conway argues New Zealand must leverage our ‘can-do’ attitude and strong international integrity to build a better economy that delivers for all New Zealanders
20th Jun 20, 9:54am
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Paul Conway argues New Zealand must leverage our ‘can-do’ attitude and strong international integrity to build a better economy that delivers for all New Zealanders
The number of work and residency visas being issued is picking up again but new student visas are almost non-existent
19th Jun 20, 10:59am
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The number of work and residency visas being issued is picking up again but new student visas are almost non-existent
David Hargreaves says relying on the old standbys of running a tight fiscal ship while pumping migrants into the country is no way forward - we need governments with ideas and a real plan
16th Jun 20, 2:50pm
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David Hargreaves says relying on the old standbys of running a tight fiscal ship while pumping migrants into the country is no way forward - we need governments with ideas and a real plan
ANZ economists see the burden for our economic recovery being put on domestic stimulus and productivity
16th Jun 20, 10:27am
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ANZ economists see the burden for our economic recovery being put on domestic stimulus and productivity
Most of the people who arrived in this country long term in April were returning New Zealand citizens
15th Jun 20, 2:20pm
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Most of the people who arrived in this country long term in April were returning New Zealand citizens
Migrant visa approval numbers hammered in April but the number of migrants in the country on work, student and residence visas remained fairly stable
19th May 20, 9:32am
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Migrant visa approval numbers hammered in April but the number of migrants in the country on work, student and residence visas remained fairly stable