NZ net migration rises in August as fewer people move to Australia, boosting local economy

NZ net migration rises in August as fewer people move to Australia, boosting local economy
By Tina Morrison Sept. 20 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand net migration rose in August, continuing the trend for every month this year, as the number of people moving to Australia continued to decline as many saw better prospects in New Zealand. New Zealand gained a seasonally adjusted net 2,100 migrants in August, Statistics New Zealand said. The seasonally adjusted net loss of 1,140 migrants to Australia was the smallest net loss since November 2009. Net migration to Australia has declined since December last year as fewer New Zealanders move...