Migration grew in 2018 but new metrics show downward trend
Analysts cast doubt on the figures.
Fri, 15 Feb 2019
New Zealand grew by a net 48,300 migrants last year, down from 52,700 in 2017, according to new estimates by Statistics NZ.
This is the second month that reflects figures from a new migration model introduced in October 2018 which removed the departure card system and uses metrics such as day of
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