Why Everyone is leaving New Zealand

About this episode

This episode explores the reasons behind the brain drain from New Zealand to Australia despite its appealing living conditions.

Unveil the stunning secret of New Zealand—a paradise losing its young talent! 🌄 With just 5.3 million people, this remote gem boasts top-notch living, education, and healthcare, yet faces a brain drain to Australia (over 10% of Kiwis live there!). Why are skilled workers fleeing? Dive into the quirks of its agriculture-driven economy, sky-high housing costs, and the Aussie influx. Can this picturesque land turn the tide? Watch now to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Economics Explained

Topics covered

• brain drain
• New Zealand economy
• housing costs
• skilled workers
• migration

Keywords

• New Zealand
• brain drain
• migration
• housing costs
• skilled workers

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New Zealand, Australia

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