New Zealanders Emigrate

Official figures from Statistics New Zealand show that 3,300 people left New Zealand for a permanent life in Australia in May.

The trend has been exacerbated by the recent earthquake in Christchurch which has resulted in an exodus from the city.

The latest figures mean that New Zealand has lost more people than it has attracted other the last three months.

Australia has increasing attracted New Zealanders as its economy has boomed offering higher wages along with its sunnier climate.

Under the countries bilateral agreement citizens of both countries can live and work in either country.

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