net migration
Minister of Immigration Erica Stanford says migration has been tracking the economy lower and will fall further due to tighter visa rules
12th Apr 24, 6:44am
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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
16th Nov 23, 5:00am
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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'
16th Mar 22, 11:18am
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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
18th Nov 19, 12:42pm
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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
24th Sep 19, 10:27am
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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
28th May 19, 8:05am
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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
15th Feb 19, 11:22am
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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
3rd Sep 17, 6:02am
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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
13th Jun 17, 5:02am
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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
12th Jun 17, 2:35pm
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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
18th May 17, 11:03am
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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
17th May 17, 2:51pm
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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
13th May 17, 1:39pm
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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
12th May 17, 8:02am
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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
30th Apr 17, 6:02am
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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
Private sector set to help fund National's large-scale house building plans, Joyce says; Adams to announce policy in lead up to Budget; Migration may have peaked, but set to stay high as construction demand amps up
28th Apr 17, 7:34am
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Private sector set to help fund National's large-scale house building plans, Joyce says; Adams to announce policy in lead up to Budget; Migration may have peaked, but set to stay high as construction demand amps up
An Immigration NZ sample of 600 live Skilled Migrant Category applications in March shows 57% were for jobs offering less than the new median wage threshold
21st Apr 17, 7:50am
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An Immigration NZ sample of 600 live Skilled Migrant Category applications in March shows 57% were for jobs offering less than the new median wage threshold
Labour's immigration policy to focus foremost on whether people entering NZ on work visas can be cut, and those roles filled by locals, Andrew Little says
11th Apr 17, 2:11pm
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Labour's immigration policy to focus foremost on whether people entering NZ on work visas can be cut, and those roles filled by locals, Andrew Little says
HSBC economists say an upswing in the Australian economy may dampen NZ's migration growth, tightening the labour market, generating wage growth and lifting inflation
13th May 16, 2:07pm
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HSBC economists say an upswing in the Australian economy may dampen NZ's migration growth, tightening the labour market, generating wage growth and lifting inflation
GFC teaches Kiwis a lesson in restraint but savings rates still below OECD average, according to lacklustre economic report card giving NZ Inc a C average
27th Oct 11, 3:15pm
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GFC teaches Kiwis a lesson in restraint but savings rates still below OECD average, according to lacklustre economic report card giving NZ Inc a C average
Jump in people leaving Christchurch, mainly for Australia, turns net permanent migration to NZ negative in March
4th May 11, 11:16am
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Jump in people leaving Christchurch, mainly for Australia, turns net permanent migration to NZ negative in March
Labour's Goff attacks exodus to Aust under National, blames global recession for record departures under Labour
14th Feb 11, 3:42pm
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Labour's Goff attacks exodus to Aust under National, blames global recession for record departures under Labour
Net migration hits 6 year high in 2009, largely due to fewer NZers migrating to Australia (Update 1)
4th Feb 10, 12:00pm
Net migration hits 6 year high in 2009, largely due to fewer NZers migrating to Australia (Update 1)
Fewer departures boosts net migration to 5 year high (Update 2)
21st Sep 09, 11:34am
Fewer departures boosts net migration to 5 year high (Update 2)
No housing supply shortgage after years of excess supply, ANZ says
6th Jul 09, 2:18pm
No housing supply shortgage after years of excess supply, ANZ says