Articles from ‘elocal magazine’ in ‘Immigration’

Across Europe, immigration is no longer merely an argument about border numbers. Large sections of the electorate are demanding lower migration, while polling shows significant support in several countries for requiring some recent migrants to leave. New Zealand First is now putting a fundamentally different proposition before New Zealand voters: immigration should serve the country's capacity, infrastructure and citizens, rather than…

New Zealand recorded a net migration gain of 17,625 people in the year to June 2026, up 71 percent on the previous year. But behind that increase is a striking divide: the country lost a net 37,718 New Zealand citizens while gaining 55,341 foreign citizens. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Greg Ninness for Interest.co.nz HERE · Migration Turns Up Again · New Zealand's net migration numbers are beginning to rise again after falling sharply…

The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters has released a discussion examining New Zealand's changing demographics, immigration policies and national identity. The programme presents the hosts' opinions and interpretations of publicly available demographic data, recent political developments and the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement. This report summarises the discussion and does not endorse its conclusions. Report by elocal · The latest…

New Zealanders like to think of themselves as an uncomplicated lot. So straightforward, in fact, that successful completion of a short test can determine one’s fitness to become a Kiwi. · At least, that’s the plan from Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke Van Velden, who has announced that from late 2027 part of the process of becoming a New Zealand citizen will entail scoring at least 75% in a 20-question multiple-choice test. By Richard Shaw,…

Migrants applying for New Zealand citizenship will soon be required to pass a new multiple-choice citizenship test under a government initiative expected to take effect in late 2027. By RNZ Parliamentary reporters · The proposed test will require applicants to demonstrate knowledge of what the government describes as the “responsibilities and privileges” of being a New Zealand citizen. Topics are expected to include democratic principles, the…

A record number of New Zealanders are heading across the Tasman, drawn by higher wages and a lower cost of living as the domestic economy falters. Provisional data from Stats NZ shows 73,900 citizens left in the year to August 2025, the highest annual departure on record. More than half moved to Australia, where wages are stronger and residency rights are automatic. In 2024, New Zealand recorded a net migration loss of 30,000 people to…