Over 1% of New Zealand’s population emigrated in the year ending October, primarily to Australia for better salaries and opportunities.
Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is among those leaving, moving to Melbourne after her term ended. She cited a desire to step away from politics and noted challenges in securing a government job due to her critical stance on the conservative government. Whanau expressed optimism about prospects abroad, stating, “There seems to be a brighter light overseas.”
