Why Are So Many New Zealanders Leaving?

New Zealand is often described as one of the most peaceful and beautiful countries on Earth — a place of snow-capped mountains, blue lakes, and friendly towns.
But behind that postcard image lies a surprising reality: New Zealand is experiencing one of the highest emigration rates in the developed world, and many of its young, skilled workers are moving just across the Tasman Sea to Australia.
In this video, we explore:
🌏 How New Zealand’s unique geography its isolation, small population, and distance from major markets shapes its entire economy.
📉 The economic limitations caused by a tiny domestic market and industries that are difficult to scale globally.
🏡 Why housing has become so expensive, and how real estate now dominates a large portion of the country’s economic activity.
✈️ Why moving to Australia feels as easy as changing states, and what makes Australian cities so attractive to young Kiwi professionals.
📚 Modern research from Harvard, MIT, the Smithsonian, and National Geographic explaining “brain drain” and why small, remote nations struggle to keep their talent.
🔍 Whether New Zealand can reverse the trend — and the long-term challenges and opportunities it faces.
Presented in a calm, clear, and supportive tone, this video is perfect for viewers who appreciate geography, history, and understanding how place shapes the destiny of nations.#news #newzealand #history #geography #sleep #conutrynews #world