New Zealand population growth slows to less than one per cent

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 5:36pm

In this story Stats NZ, Infometrics

New Zealand's population growth has declined to 0.7% for the year ending June 2025. This downward trend follows a significant drop in net inward migration. The slowdown is also being seen in regions such as Wairarapa.

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1. StuffTue 11 Nov 2025, 4:00pm

   New Zealand's population growth almost at a standstill (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 5:36pm

   New Zealand's population growth dips by tens of thousands (opens in new tab)