Do we want a big country or not? That's the question the Reserve Bank is posing.

It comes as data shows there are now two job vacancies per unemployed person and the Government being set to respond to the Productivity Commission's report on immigration.

Sense Partners economist Kirdan Lees believes if the Government essentially stepped aside, then firms and households could increase our population by 3 or 4 million.

Kirdan Lees joined Heather du Plessis-Allan

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Do we want a big country or not? That's the question the Reserve Bank is posing.
It comes as data shows there are now two job vacancies per unemployed person and the Government being set to respond to the Productivity Commission's report on immigration.
Sense Partners economist Kirdan Lees believes if the Government essentially stepped aside, then firms and households could increase our population by 3 or 4 million.
Kirdan Lees joined Heather du Plessis-Allan
LISTEN ABOVE

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Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.