Claims relaxing immigration settings is crucial to take the handbrake off the economy
Claims relaxing immigration settings is crucial to take the handbrake off the economy
24 August 2022
Reserve Bank data shows there are now two job vacancies for every unemployed person in New Zealand.
Meanwhile, the Government's preparing to respond to a Productivity Commission report encouraging rapid immigration.
Sense Partners economist Kirdan Lees says another three to four million people would be welcome.
He says immigrants bring new skills and networks - which is an opportunity - not a threat.
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