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Fewer Kiwis choosing to migrate to Australia as appeal fades

Economists say New Zealand migration to Australia may be slowing as the country loses its appeal as a destination for a better life.

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New Zealand migration patterns to Australia appear to be shifting, with economists suggesting the tide of Kiwis moving across the Tasman may be turning. The promise of better opportunities that has drawn many New Zealanders to Australia in recent years is losing some of its lustre. The change marks a potential reversal in long-standing migration trends between the two countries.

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RNZ

Is Australia losing its shine?

A promise of a better life in Australia has drawn many across the Tasman in recent years.

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1News

Is Australia losing its shine for Kiwi migrants?

Economists say the tide may be about to turn.

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