Increased departures of New Zealand Citizens
The past year has seen high departure rates among New Zealand citizens, with nearly 80,000 leaving the country – close to record levels. Taking returning citizens into account, the net outflow was around 54,700.
“Strong outflows of NZ citizens remained evident as Kiwis seek greener pastures offshore,” Tuffley said.
Although non-NZ citizens have continued to arrive, net inflows have cooled to just under 100,000, largely due to a challenging job market and economic concerns.
Migration arrivals from India, China, and the Philippines remain the highest, though work and student visas are on the decline, reflecting slower labor demand and looser employment conditions.
Tourism stagnates below pre-COVID levels
Tourism data also suggests a plateau, with annual visitor numbers holding at around 3.2 million – well below the pre-COVID peak of 4 million.
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