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David Hargreaves says the Government needed to address the immigration issue - but has gone about fixing it in entirely the wrong way
12th Oct 16, 4:44pm
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David Hargreaves says the Government needed to address the immigration issue - but has gone about fixing it in entirely the wrong way
New Zealand should encourage and welcome high-skilled migrants, and not treat students and temporary workers as commodities to be exploited, Bernard Hickey says
9th Oct 16, 5:02am
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New Zealand should encourage and welcome high-skilled migrants, and not treat students and temporary workers as commodities to be exploited, Bernard Hickey says
David Hargreaves says National is getting into deep water by trading off education revenues for easy access to New Zealand's job market for migrants
12th Sep 16, 1:18pm
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David Hargreaves says National is getting into deep water by trading off education revenues for easy access to New Zealand's job market for migrants
Ganesh Nana calls for an explicit population policy into which immigration would be one component, one that focuses on long run issues. Short run surges and slumps are not helpful, he says
7th Sep 16, 10:45am
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Ganesh Nana calls for an explicit population policy into which immigration would be one component, one that focuses on long run issues. Short run surges and slumps are not helpful, he says
NZ's population grows at fastest rate ever in year to June on the back of surging migration
12th Aug 16, 3:02pm
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NZ's population grows at fastest rate ever in year to June on the back of surging migration
David Hargreaves says National is putting short term expediency ahead of the country's future
3rd Mar 16, 12:02pm
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David Hargreaves says National is putting short term expediency ahead of the country's future
Despite recent gains, Asia's workers may be unable to meet the future needs of their economies, says Lee Jong-Wha. At the same time, job dissatisfaction is on the rise
15th Jan 16, 8:56am
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Despite recent gains, Asia's workers may be unable to meet the future needs of their economies, says Lee Jong-Wha. At the same time, job dissatisfaction is on the rise
Keyu Jin expects that larger Chinese families will propel the long-awaited shift in the country's growth model
6th Jan 16, 9:15am
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Keyu Jin expects that larger Chinese families will propel the long-awaited shift in the country's growth model
Major demographic shifts are coming says Natalie Jackson. 'Quality of life' and 'attractiveness of place' will be key for sustaining a regional population
13th Dec 15, 10:57am
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Major demographic shifts are coming says Natalie Jackson. 'Quality of life' and 'attractiveness of place' will be key for sustaining a regional population
ASB sends BoP to the top of its Regional Economic Scoreboard; notes the Auckland 'halo effect' propping up Waikato & Northland; while Wellington's performance is 'mediocre at best'
25th Nov 15, 5:00am
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ASB sends BoP to the top of its Regional Economic Scoreboard; notes the Auckland 'halo effect' propping up Waikato & Northland; while Wellington's performance is 'mediocre at best'
Keith Woodford says changing China's child policies will only benefit dairy briefly. Tourism & old-age products are where big changes will occur
18th Nov 15, 10:24am
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Keith Woodford says changing China's child policies will only benefit dairy briefly. Tourism & old-age products are where big changes will occur
Infometrics' Andrew Whiteford argues skill gaps will soon open up across a wide range of industries & occupations. He suggests importing skills could be part of the solution
4th Nov 15, 5:03am
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Infometrics' Andrew Whiteford argues skill gaps will soon open up across a wide range of industries & occupations. He suggests importing skills could be part of the solution
David Hargreaves asks how much longer the Government can afford to wait before taking action on the country's surging immigration levels
22nd Oct 15, 5:01am
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David Hargreaves asks how much longer the Government can afford to wait before taking action on the country's surging immigration levels
The Reserve Bank's picking that the immigration boom's plateauing: David Hargreaves has a crunch of some numbers
17th Sep 15, 10:24am
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The Reserve Bank's picking that the immigration boom's plateauing: David Hargreaves has a crunch of some numbers
Motu researchers find that temporary financial or population shocks have an influence on housing markets that far outlast the crisis itself
6th Apr 15, 7:07am
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Motu researchers find that temporary financial or population shocks have an influence on housing markets that far outlast the crisis itself
Andrew Whiteford says that commuters and remote workers can contribute to economic revival of towns, including places like Wanganui
31st Mar 15, 9:53pm
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Andrew Whiteford says that commuters and remote workers can contribute to economic revival of towns, including places like Wanganui
Net migration is now adding more than 7000 new residents a month to the country's population
20th Mar 15, 11:16am
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Net migration is now adding more than 7000 new residents a month to the country's population
Andrew Whiteford argues too much has been made about regional inequality when we have strong provinces with good economic prospects
2nd Dec 14, 2:26pm
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Andrew Whiteford argues too much has been made about regional inequality when we have strong provinces with good economic prospects
Motu study argues there are 4 key factors behind faster growing NZ towns and cities including sunshine hours and proximity to Auckland
21st Nov 14, 11:51am
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Motu study argues there are 4 key factors behind faster growing NZ towns and cities including sunshine hours and proximity to Auckland
Colin Lynch of Statistics NZ responds to some recent criticism of their work with population projection ranges
27th Aug 14, 2:58pm
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Colin Lynch of Statistics NZ responds to some recent criticism of their work with population projection ranges
Andrew Whiteford outlines the problems with official population projections in New Zealand and how they miss the changing economic fortunes of our regions
26th Aug 14, 10:42am
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Andrew Whiteford outlines the problems with official population projections in New Zealand and how they miss the changing economic fortunes of our regions
Bernard Hickey looks at what depopulation means for New Zealand's regions, and eventually the global economy
20th Jul 14, 8:00am
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Bernard Hickey looks at what depopulation means for New Zealand's regions, and eventually the global economy
The latest Census data released shows how our ethnic diversity is growing, especially in Auckland
16th Apr 14, 12:45pm
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The latest Census data released shows how our ethnic diversity is growing, especially in Auckland
NZIER says Auckland needs only 8000 new houses a year and not the targeted 13,000
27th Nov 13, 12:02pm
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NZIER says Auckland needs only 8000 new houses a year and not the targeted 13,000
New Zealand's population growth remains below 1%, held up by Auckland and Canterbury
22nd Oct 13, 3:03pm
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New Zealand's population growth remains below 1%, held up by Auckland and Canterbury