The Government’s gurgling about fiscal discipline and growth is countered by an increasing public debt, the rising cost of living and significant job losses.
An aging population is putting increasing pressure on New Zealand Superannuation and healthcare costs, which threatens to result in higher taxes or increased debt in the future.
It becomes increasingly difficult to get timely health treatment, the Police are grappling with corruption and an erosion of trust, the All Blacks are no longer the power in world rugby that they once were…
And Kiwis are taking flight.
But let’s hear it from one of the top-ranking Beehive cheer-leaders:
And Kiwis are taking flight.
But let’s hear it from one of the top-ranking Beehive cheer-leaders:
An exodus of over 72,000 Kiwis, butWillis says NZ still ‘the best place to be’
The finance minister says New Zealand is still “the best place to be” after new statistics showed over 72,000 Kiwis had left the country in the past year, while the Opposition says the Government’s economic policies have failed and people were “voting with their feet”.
The net migration loss of 46,400 New Zealand citizens in the September 2025 year was larger than the net loss of 44,800 in the September 2024 year, and just short of the provisional record loss in the May 2025 year.
The net loss of New Zealand citizens in the September 2025 year was driven by a provisional record 72,700 migrant departures, which more than offset 26,300 migrant arrivals.
Based on the latest estimates available, 58 percent of these migrant departures of New Zealand citizens went to Australia. Of those migrating to Australia, 35 percent were born outside New Zealand.
The Opposition inevitably exploited the data to score political points:
“Christopher Luxon promised to fix the economy, but he’s made it worse,” the party’s finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said.
Edmonds added that 200 people a day were voting with their feet in leaving New Zealand.
“People are paying more and earning less. Christopher Luxon says Kiwis should just go to where the jobs are. They are, but sadly those jobs are not here in New Zealand.”
The Government, of course, can’t afford to sound pessimistic.
Speaking to reporters from Parliament on Thursday, Willis said better days were ahead, saying there were still “big opportunities” in New Zealand.
“It is about what is ahead of us. And ahead of us are 240,000 more jobs being created, higher income growth, stable inflation, low interest rates, more investment, more opportunity.
“We are seeing big projects kicking off around the country, that means more jobs for Kiwis, that means more chances for small businesses. So better days lie ahead.”
Those better days had better arrive before the country heads for the polls in the general election next year.
Bob Edlin is a veteran journalist and editor for the Point of Order blog HERE. - where this article was sourced.
7 comments:
What the heck has polling day got to do with it? Most regular Kiwis don’t give a toss about when ‘better days’ show up. They just want things to get better, full stop. It doesn’t matter if it’s before, during, or after the election. Jobs, affordable living, and a decent life aren’t tied to political spin. Promising good times before voting day is just talk. What matters is real change, whenever it happens, and however it comes about.
Of course everyone would want things to get better but the Limits to Growth are just now kicking in and the Seneca cliff effect will ensure that Willis is piddling in the wind. It is a Worldwide issue that will not go away, Canute Luxon & Canute Willis can rail against it and talk things up as much as they like but will get no more traction than the original King Canute. Fact, no matter where you live in the World, life is not going to get any better because we are are on the downward slide. Getting rid of Maorification/co-governance and setting us up to focus on working together without the apartheid crap will help enormously.
Mr Muldoon was correct.
The entire world is becoming "unstuck" at the moment but all will come right when the World Economic Forum comes to pass. "You will own nothing and you will be happy!" Figure that one out!
Kevan
You seem to have slipped off topic at the end mate.
The word "maorification" itself is absurd. An awkward, forced coinage that lacks any linguistic or historical grounding and seems designed more to rile emotions than describe reality. Scared people like to use it to stir fears about cultural change, painting the normal and long-overdue revitalisation of Māori language and customs as some sinister takeover. It’s not about imposing anything alien, it's about embracing the actual heritage and identity that's always been part of New Zealand. The obsession with this invented term exposes less about genuine concerns and more about exploiting division and misunderstanding, turning what should be a normal reclaiming of our culture into a “culture war” (whatever that is) scare tactic.
The economy is in the toilet and public money is being siphoned off to landlords and tobacco companies, while talented kiwis flee to Aus, and you’re worried about people learning an extra language. Yeesh.
Why would I seek to retire overseas at age 84? Some examples:-
1. A fully-serviced studio apartment: NZD 215.00 per week. (Thailand)
2. A two bedroom apartment: NZD 190.00 per week. (Malaysia)
3. Root canal procedure: NZD 742.00. Appointment was: "When would you like to come in?..!! Excellent, professional practice/staff with all the latest equipment. (Malaysia)
4. In-growing toe nail: NZD 220.00 at a local health clinic. NO waiting list, no appointment necessary, Just turn up and wait your turn. (20 - 45 minutes). (Malaysia).
New Zealand is a beautiful, fantasic country beig totally ruined by racial division and stupid, failed government policy.
Stay and fight? Why?
Hey Kawena we need some nuance here. The WEF is a forum for dialogue among influential people to try to tackle complex problems collaboratively, not a secret force controlling global events. The phrase you quoted is speculative about future trends, not a decree. The perceived instability in the world today is real but is addressed through many global partnerships and efforts, including but not limited to the WEF. Encouraging informed discussion rather than fear or conspiracy would be a more constructive approach.
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