net migration
Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford says migration has been tracking the economy lower and will fall further due to tighter visa rules
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Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford says migration has been tracking the economy lower and will fall further due to tighter visa rules
A gaping infrastructure deficit and a growing population will pose a challenge to the incoming National-led government
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A gaping infrastructure deficit and a growing population will pose a challenge to the incoming National-led government
Misery index favours Australia for the first time in 10 years - increased NZ living costs have 'turned the dial'
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Misery index favours Australia for the first time in 10 years - increased NZ living costs have 'turned the dial'
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
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Government is striving to address the quality of immigration, saying 'it’s not whether it’s too high it's whether you are getting the right people' that matters most
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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Government is striving to address the quality of immigration, saying 'it’s not whether it’s too high it's whether you are getting the right people' that matters most
Finance Minister Grant Robertson doesn't believe increasing immigration will ease capacity constraints restricting the Government's infrastructure spend
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson doesn't believe increasing immigration will ease capacity constraints restricting the Government's infrastructure spend
December's migration gain was bigger than December 2017 but the annual trend is still down
With GDP and immigration numbers due two days before the election, Alex Tarrant looks at which party is set to gain the most from media reaction to the figures. He reckons it's Labour
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With GDP and immigration numbers due two days before the election, Alex Tarrant looks at which party is set to gain the most from media reaction to the figures. He reckons it's Labour
Labour's immigration proposals would stall economic growth, PM Bill English says while arguing growth isn't migrant-dependent
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Labour's immigration proposals would stall economic growth, PM Bill English says while arguing growth isn't migrant-dependent
Labour's immigration policy targets KiwiBuild workers and apprentice boost; Aims to cut 20,000-30,000 work, study and post-study visas per year; Little says it's time to take a breather
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Labour's immigration policy targets KiwiBuild workers and apprentice boost; Aims to cut 20,000-30,000 work, study and post-study visas per year; Little says it's time to take a breather
Andrew Little casts doubt on 2015 immigration change that awarded bonus points to immigrants who went to regions; Cites anecdotal evidence that many move to Auckland after a year
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Andrew Little casts doubt on 2015 immigration change that awarded bonus points to immigrants who went to regions; Cites anecdotal evidence that many move to Auckland after a year
Aussie wage growth stagnated at a record low last quarter. This matters for New Zealand (read Auckland) housing, migration and infrastructure pressures
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Aussie wage growth stagnated at a record low last quarter. This matters for New Zealand (read Auckland) housing, migration and infrastructure pressures
Labour promises to reduce unemployment to 4% within first term of leading government; Robertson takes swipe at those discussing race in immigration debate, says inflows need managing
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Labour promises to reduce unemployment to 4% within first term of leading government; Robertson takes swipe at those discussing race in immigration debate, says inflows need managing
A blueprint is born for how the Greens and New Zealand First might work with each other around Andrew Little’s Cabinet table
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A blueprint is born for how the Greens and New Zealand First might work with each other around Andrew Little’s Cabinet table
The episode when Alex and his political advisor Sandy try to dig through the numbers in an attempt to come up with a coherent immigration policy
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The episode when Alex and his political advisor Sandy try to dig through the numbers in an attempt to come up with a coherent immigration policy