Are you a NZ born and Australian Citizen? Is it true that kiwis are migrating to Oz?

Question

I am NZ born and an Australian Citizen who has been back home to NZ twice in 25 years since I've been in Oz.

I would like to know how many New Zealanders are in Australia which are Australian Citizens or non-citizens? Is it true that kiwis are migrating to Oz? And what interests them in Oz land?

Answer 1

Not sure which of your qs this answers, but until about 5 years ago, it was quite easy for Kiwis to access Oz' welfare dole scheme, more than any other country's arrivals.

Especially during the economic liberalisation of NZ in mid 1980s, a lot of Kiwis came over because of tough times. They built a reputation for being hard workers and clever entrepreneurs ... very welcome for creating jobs!

More recently, sadly, NZ is seen as the easy way for refugees etc to get into Aust.

Both very beautiful countries in different ways.

Answer 2

I too was born in NZ and came to Australia when I was only a little girl, so I have done most of my schooling here in OZ and yes I am a Australian Citizen. I don't view NZ being my home land because of the age I was when I came here. I have been back once to see relatives.

Answer 3

Yes I'm one of those privileged people. How lucky are we. I came here originally for work and certainly the climate which I love. I took up the priviledge of becoming an Australian citizen and feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity. I have been back to New Zealand over the years a few times mainly to visit family and when I arrive I always think, How Beautiful is this place but after a few weeks I can't wait to come back home to Australia. I think New Zealanders come over here originally to chase the money and broaden their horizons . especially out door workers. Ouch imagine working out doors in New Zealand in winter. But they do breed them tough over in New Zealand. My son a Geoligist had huge opportunity in Australia which he took up and many New Zealanders work in the mining industry in Australia. I'll always have some of my heart in New Zealand but I feel I'm a true blue Aussie as well

Answer 4

I am a naturalised Aussie from Pommie land. I reckon the main reason kiwis come here is because of the Helen Clarke Government industrial policies.