Net loss of 30,000 people as Kiwis move to Australia

Friday 11 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 5:00am

In this story David Seymour, Stats NZ

Statistics NZ data shows New Zealand experienced a net loss of 30,000 people to Australia last year. This migration trend is driven by economic concerns and a lack of job opportunities for young New Zealanders.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffFri 11 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   5 issues the Government needs to fix to stop the brain drain (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostFri 11 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   More people leaving than arriving as young Kiwis flee NZ for jobs and OE (opens in new tab)