New figures released today show a staggering net migration of 128,900 people to New Zealand in the year to October.
The figures from Stats NZ show 245,600 (up 165%) migrants arrived and 116,700 (up 26%) departed.
Both the migrant arrivals and net migration gain are the highest on record for an annual period.
The provisional net migration gain of 128,900 comprised a net loss of 44,500 New Zealanders and net gain of 173,400 non-NZ citizens - with Indians, Filipinos, Chinese, Fijians and South Africans dominating the arrivals.
According to Stats NZ, 245,600 migrants arrived in the country in the year to October. (Source: 1News)
Yesterday Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand’s net migration gains were unsustainable and infrastructure was needed to be better managed to support growth.
He told RNZ the migration spike was, in part, to fill job shortages after two years of closed borders.
"We're inheriting a system that's been a complete hash," he said.
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