Tag: migration
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New Zealand's Net Migration Gain Rises to 24,200 in March 2026
New Zealand experienced a significant increase in net migration, reaching 24,200 in the March 2026 year. This rise, primarily due to fewer departures and slightly more arrivals, marks an increase from 14,000 in the previous year, according to Stats NZ.
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New Zealand Net Migration Falls Sharply in 2025
New Zealand's net migration drops to 13,700 in June 2025, a significant decrease from 70,400 the previous year, driven by fewer non-citizen arrivals but offset by citizen losses.
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Hit by Heavy Rain, Power Outages
RNZ reports that parts of New Zealand are experiencing weather-related emergencies, a woman is on trial for murder in Wellington, and the country is experiencing its highest migration rate to Australia since 2012.
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New Zealand's Net Migration Loss to Australia Mirrors 2023 Figures
Stats NZ reports a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in 2024, mirroring 2023's figures. This is the largest loss since 2012.
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Internal Migration Up Slightly in New Zealand
Stats NZ data shows 2.2 million New Zealanders moved internally between 2018 and 2023, a slight increase in proportion from the previous census period.
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Stats NZ to Release Key Economic and Population Data
Stats NZ to release key data on building, employment, finance, census, migration and travel in the coming week.
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New Zealand Population to Exceed 6 Million by 2040
Stats NZ projects New Zealand's population will exceed 6 million by 2040, with international migration driving two-thirds of the growth. Natural increase will account for the remainder.
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