The global pandemic has presented New Zealand with a golden opportunity to capitalise on a “reverse brain drain", according to new research from the Helen Clark​ Foundation. READ MORE:* More than 35,000 non-New Zealanders allowed into country, questions raised over The Lion King's cast and crew arrival* The pull of Oz: could another 'brain drain' be on the cards? Bejon Haswell/Stuff Brad Olsen, principal economist at Infometrics says Kiwis with international experience do wonders for the economy. Much more needs to be done to make it easier for people to come into the country.” Barnett​ said. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story said 69 per cent of overseas New Zealanders were planning to return.

Source: Stuff August 09, 2021 17:00 UTC