THE STATE I'M IN

New Zealand a 'giant transit lounge'

July 21, 2008
Nearly 20 per cent of the 37,000 New Zealanders who crossed the Tasman last year intending to stay in Australia permanently or for at least a year were born outside New Zealand ...

In 2003 the number of New Zealand citizens born overseas moving to live in Australia was 4,187, but this rose to 7,159 last year ...

New Zealand has ... less strict immigration criteria and most Kiwis can visit, live and work in Australia without needing to apply ahead for a visa.

... born in South Africa (871) followed by India (696) and England (678).

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