Published Nov 2, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Updated 11 days ago · 1 source

New Zealand Election: Why Cost of Living, Housing and Jobs Are Key Issues

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New Zealand Election: Why Cost of Living, Housing and Jobs Are Key Issues

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders are leaving their country each year, many crossing the Tasman in search of better opportunities in Australia. Departures are running close to their highest level in more than a decade — a sign of the economic pressures facing the country that politicians are being forced to confront ahead of the Nov. 7 general election.