The immigration boom is showing no signs of abating.

Latest figures from Stats NZ show 133,800 more people entered the country than left in the year to January.

That's only just below the record net migration of 134,400 recorded in the year to October.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what these figures mean for New Zealand's future.

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The immigration boom is showing no signs of abating.
Latest figures from Stats NZ show 133,800 more people entered the country than left in the year to January.
That's only just below the record net migration of 134,400 recorded in the year to October.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what these figures mean for New Zealand's future.
LISTEN ABOVE

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