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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 40 MIN

New Zealand's falling fertility and the limits of immigration

from The New Zealand Initiative · host The New Zealand Initiative

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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