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New Zealand's falling fertility and the limits of immigration

The New Zealand Initiative by The New Zealand Initiative

Feb 9, 202600:40:35News & Politics

In this episode, Michael talks to demographer Marion Burkimsher about New Zealand's falling fertility rate and looming population decline. They explore whether immigration can fill the gap as birth rates drop, the psycho...

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New Zealand's falling fertility and the limits of immigration is an episode from The New Zealand Initiative by The New Zealand Initiative. In this episode, Michael talks to demographer Marion Burkimsher about New Zealand's falling fertility...

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Published Feb 9, 2026, 00:40:35 long, audio available.

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In this episode, Michael talks to demographer Marion Burkimsher about New Zealand's falling fertility rate and looming population decline. They explore whether immigration can fill the gap as birth rates drop, the psychological implications of ageing societies and what might actually help young people form families - from affordable housing to healthier relationships and realistic expectations about parenthood.

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Published Feb 9, 2026 and 00:40:35 long