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Immigration
Migrant inflow slows, outflow makes records
New Zealanders are leaving in greater numbers and inward non-NZ migration is slowing down.
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News in Brief
Card spending rises marginally in April
This is 'quite a weak result', said Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod.
Infrastructure
Inflation outpaces Auckland housing
Prices trail inflation, especially in Auckland, while listings soar in Wellington.
Policy
Samoa calls on NZ to protect migrant workers
The recognised seasonal employer (RSE) scheme has been under review since 2022.
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