What is the impact of New Zealand immigrants on the local area?

# New Zealand Immigration # Introduction In recent years, immigration has become a controversial topic, and some countries have begun to limit the immigrant population. Fortunately, not all countries try to stop immigrants from flowing into their own countries. Places like New Zealand welcome foreign citizens very much. This is because they think that foreigners and immigrants are wealth rather than a burden to their country. In fact, according to their report, the concerns about immigration are exaggerated and the advantages are greatly underestimated. What is the impact of New Zealand immigrants on the local area? The far-reaching influence is increasingly exposed! The following is compiled and published!

1. What impact does New Zealand immigration have on the local area?

The impact of New Zealand immigrants on the local area mainly includes: considering the recent and possible changes in immigration laws in some popular destinations, some foreigners have changed their future plans. Even those who have settled in some countries for some time are now considering returning home or moving to a new place.

The hometown of Changbai Mountain is famous for its unique culture, natural beauty, economic freedom and quality of life. However, New Zealanders admit that they can't reach their present position on their own; Immigrants have played an important role in the progress and development of their country. Foreigners living and working here have undoubtedly contributed to modern New Zealand. Therefore, * provides great opportunities and benefits for temporary immigrants and those who are interested in settling in this country.

People will naturally be skeptical about China's "open door" policy. As of June 20 16, more than125,000 permanent and long-term (PLT) foreigners have moved to New Zealand, so New Zealanders are bound to worry about the threats they may face. Today, one fifth (20%) of the country's total population is immigrants. Will increasing so many foreigners deprive local people of jobs and housing opportunities? Will New Zealanders end up paying higher taxes and prices because of foreigners? Will population growth put pressure on existing resources and infrastructure?

Although all these questions are absolutely correct, it is a challenge to answer them because of the complexity of the questions at hand. New Zealand has solved these concerns by making the analysis results of the latest research public. In short, high-level immigration will definitely bring costs. However, the benefits foreigners bring to the country far outweigh the risks. A recent study by the New Zealand Initiative, a public policy think tank, made the same suggestion. These are some reasons why New Zealand immigrants are beneficial to New Zealand.

The analysis of New Zealand's comprehensive social survey shows that people who choose to move here permanently are more inclined to integrate into society. More than 85% immigrants think they belong to their new home. At the same time, New Zealanders also take a positive attitude towards immigrants, attach importance to their contribution to the economy and appreciate the cultural diversity they bring.

Most overseas residents are working, so they are unlikely to apply for welfare. In fact, the children of foreigners usually have better educational achievements than the local people. The ethnic and immigrant groups in the country are still relatively low. Even in places where concentration occurs, there is no sign of high unemployment.

Housing choice

No one can deny the influence of immigration on the real estate market. However, it is not easy to divide the effect into positive or negative.

According to economists BillCochrane and JacquesPoot, when the economy is in good condition, there will be a combination of high immigration and high housing prices. However, there is no need for one person to lead another person. This is because many tourists hold temporary visas and are unlikely to make any long-term investments. Similarly, students choose to rent rather than buy accommodation. They do compete with New Zealanders in this respect, but the impact is still very small.

For example, from 2065438 to September 2006, the housing rent in Auckland increased by 0.2% compared with the same period of last year. Cochrane and Poot believe that this growth is not due to outsiders, but to returning New Zealanders. Back in New Zealand, New Zealanders who have confidence in the economic prospects are more likely to push up housing prices than foreigners.

Productivity and wage levels

It is generally believed that immigrants are willing to work for local people because they are willing to work for lower wages. However, there is little evidence to support this concept, at least in New Zealand. This is because there are really no limited job opportunities in developing economies. As more and more people enter a country and contribute to its development, the demand for goods and services will inevitably increase, thus creating more business and career opportunities for the people.

New Zealand * conducted a study to understand the impact of temporary immigrants on the job market in the decade before 20 1 1. Research shows that this has a positive impact on the employment pattern and income of New Zealanders. This may be because foreigners tend to engage in jobs that locals are not very keen on. Many departments have been promoted, mainly because New Zealand immigrants continue to enjoy the same products and services in employment without any interference. This has created a win-win situation for everyone (including employers, locals and foreigners).

Although people are worried that even if the overall GDP increases, the existence of immigrants will adversely affect the per capita GDP, there is evidence that people have little reason to worry. Studies at home and abroad show that immigration can improve productivity and per capita GPD growth.

Financial impact

According to government records, the net contribution of immigrants in 20 13 exceeded $2.9 billion. Further breakdown, the per capita level is equivalent to $2,653 per immigrant. In the same year, the local people donated more than 540 million US dollars, and each local people only donated 172 US dollars. This figure also reflects the age structure of the local birth population. According to the record of 20 13, only about 47% of New Zealanders belong to the economically active area, which is lower than 60% of foreigners.

Processing numbers

Since PLT covers all foreigners who plan to stay in New Zealand for more than 12 months, the number of immigrants often overestimates the degree of permanent immigration to the country. However, many people are temporary. For example, among the 65,438+025,000 PLT immigrants, about 29% are from New Zealand and Australia. Another 55% people include those who have obtained temporary student visas and work visas. According to official data, less than 20% (one fifth) of temporary visa holders have obtained permanent residency.

When calculating the migration equation, it is impossible to ignore the influence of PLT deviation data. In the year ending June 20 16, more than 56,000 people plan to leave the country 12 months or more. Only those who have not left New Zealand must be considered.

The overall positive economic environment of the whole country will eventually lead to more New Zealanders returning to China and fewer locals leaving. In 20 16, the country lost 3,200 New Zealanders born in New Zealand. This is the lowest level in the ongoing PLT data series.

The voice of foreigners

The benefits of immigration are two-way. The existence of foreigners is not only due to New Zealand. Many foreigners feel at home in this country for several reasons, one of which is their high quality of life. In addition, New Zealanders are hospitable and welcome outsiders. Compared with many other places, the incidence of racism in New Zealand is very low.

Most immigrants to this country admit that their work-life balance is much higher than when they returned home. New Zealanders pursue the policy of "working for a living", which is contrary to what many developed countries have seen. Compared with the United States and Britain, the pace of life in most parts of New Zealand is more leisurely. This means that residents can enjoy more time with their families or friends. They can also pursue any hobby or interest they want. There are many things worth seeing, doing and experiencing in this country. Therefore, New Zealand residents, including foreigners, are unlikely to suffer from stress and health problems caused by it.

The other side of the story.

Of course, living in any country (including New Zealand) has advantages and disadvantages. First of all, the cost of living is high, and all immigrants should carefully consider their potential income and monthly expenses before deciding to move. Moreover, at least in the initial stage, it is not easy to find a well-paid job. Therefore, offer a job opportunity to a New Zealand company before moving.

Besides, although the relaxed life is good for local people, foreigners may not appreciate it for long. Many immigrants will go to faster-paced places after a period of time. New Zealand is far away from most other places, so traveling is a very time-consuming and expensive thing for foreigners.