A record number of New Zealanders have left the country, according to new data.

Stats NZ says the nation had a net migration loss of over 52,500 citizens in the year ending March.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen suspects concerning economic figures are driving young Kiwis to find greener pastures overseas, particularly Australia.

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A record number of New Zealanders have left the country, according to new data.
Stats NZ says the nation had a net migration loss of over 52,500 citizens in the year ending March.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen suspects concerning economic figures are driving young Kiwis to find greener pastures overseas, particularly Australia.
LISTEN ABOVE

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