This country may see a net migration outflow of 20,000 by the end of this year as the borders re-open, according to Kiwibank economists. The planned opening of the border to Australians has already been brought forward for instance," the economists say. However, they note that the phased timing of border reopening is expected to "throw the net migration figures around" over the next 12-18 months. "Annual net migration outflows could reach 20,000 by the end of the year. From the December quarter we are picking long-term arrivals will start to meaningfully lift, and eventually lead net migration to return to an average of around 30,000 people per annum.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2022 16:59 UTC