New Zealand's rate of migration-driven population growth has more than doubled compared to pre-Covid levels. The latest figure is the biggest ever migration-driven population gain for any 12 months period. The current annual net gain of 119,000 came from a net gain of 164,000 overseas citizens coming to this country long term and a net loss of 45,000 New Zealand citizens heading overseas long term. That was the biggest ever net loss of NZ citizens in any 12 month period. The previous record was a net loss of 44,000 in the 12 months to February 2012.

Source: Stuff November 15, 2023 11:05 UTC