New Zealand Population Grows at Slowest Pace Since 1986

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New Zealand’s resident population grew just 0.2% from a year earlier on June 30, the lowest annual growth since 1986.

The mid-year estimate, published by Statistics New Zealand, showed the impact of Covid-19, as restricted travel and borders led to a net migration loss for the first time in nine years in 2021.