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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 15 MIN

Not Just an Ageing Society, but a Dying Population

from Thoughts & Comments · host Rhema Media

New Zealand is well below the threshold for population replacement.  The national fertility rate has plummeted to a historic low of 1.53 births per woman, compared to the minimal rate of 2.1 for maintaining our population. What is causing this decline, and will it lead to our demise? From changing social values and economic pressure to extreme life-ending laws, Andrew Urquhart and LifeNet's Brendan Malone discuss how we ended up on this downwards spiral; if we can reverse course to chart a path towards life; and where hope can be found. Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz.Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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