Keep The Change The Future of New Zealand: Are You Prepared? w Professor Paul Spoonley
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Nov 6, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Professor Paul Spoonley, a demography expert, delves into New Zealand's shifting immigration trends and the challenges posed by an aging population. He explores the impact of 80,000 Kiwis leaving the country and emphasizes the need for better financial literacy to foster a stronger economy. The conversation also touches on healthcare issues for seniors, tax reforms, and the potential of technology in boosting regional growth. Spoonley paints a vivid picture of what New Zealand might look like in 20 years and encourages proactive community engagement.
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Anti-Immigrant Politics Versus Labour Needs
- European governments are becoming anti-immigrant even as their working-age populations shrink rapidly.
- This political shift clashes with urgent labour needs in health and other sectors, creating long-term risks.
Census Growth Was Distorted By COVID
- The 2023 census numbers are skewed by two COVID years and border closures, so headline growth figures mislead.
- Without COVID interruptions, New Zealand's population increase would likely have been much larger.
80,000 Kiwis Leaving Is A Big Problem
- A major new trend is 80,000 New Zealand citizens leaving to live permanently abroad, creating a net citizen outflow.
- Most are young, tertiary-educated Kiwis, which worsens skill gaps and long-term workforce resilience.
