Migration to Australia reaches highest level since 2012

Friday 11 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 10:10am

In this story Stats NZ, Massey University

Just under 30,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia in 2024, marking the highest emigration rate to the country since 2012. A Massey University professor noted that the loss of workers and graduates is concerning for the national mentality.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldFri 11 Jul 2025, 9:30am

   There are plenty of reasons to feel depressed today: here’s what we must remember - Ryan Bridge (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 11 Jul 2025, 9:31am

   High migration to Australia affecting Kiwis' 'mentality' and 'deeply concerning' - academic (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 11 Jul 2025, 10:10am

   Young Kiwi exodus 'quite different to anything we've seen before' (opens in new tab)