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Thousands move from North Island to South Island since 2018

The PressThe PostWaikato Times1NewsWednesday 11 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Stats NZ figures show more than 85,000 people relocated from the North Island to the South Island between 2018 and 2023. Over 40,000 of these migrants moved specifically to Canterbury. The trend is attributed to factors such as affordability, lifestyle, and opportunity.

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First reported by The Press, Wed 11 Jun 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 14 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    North Island exodus fuels South Island population boom (opens in new tab)

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