Originally Posted by
dojetdriver
15 months ago, will be going back this fall to visit my brother and his wife. But yep, he told me all about the "brain drain", and how it's starting to affect the country. As far as skilled/educated labor goes, or the lack thereof for the reasons you just gave. Many of my sister in law's friends have fled across the Tasman Sea.
Yes, the mass exodus of skilled/educated workers permanently leaving the country is a real concern for NZ; but, that’s market forces for you. Until there's a change of government and a significant review and overhaul of its laws and polices, the trend will probably continue for the foreseeable future.