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International migration, 1995: some reflections on an exceptional year.
New Zealand Journal of Geography
|October 1, 1996
Summary
New Zealand's 1995 international migration statistics reveal complexities in net migration figures. Understanding these immigration statistics is crucial for accurate population change analysis and public policy debates.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Population Studies
- Sociology
Background:
- International migration statistics in 1995 are examined within New Zealand's immigration policy framework.
- Public understanding of immigration and its impact on population change is often hindered by misleading data interpretation.
- Previous publications contained errors in reproduced tables, necessitating this corrected reprint.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze New Zealand's 1995 international migration statistics.
- To clarify the interpretation of net migration data.
- To assess the impact of migration on population change in 1995.
Main Methods:
- Statistical analysis of 1995 international migration data.
- Interpretation of net migration figures.
- Contextualization within New Zealand's immigration policy.
Main Results:
- The study identifies confusion surrounding net migration statistics.
- Misinterpretation of data from Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Labour contributes to public debate issues.
- Accurate understanding of migration data is essential for assessing population dynamics.
Conclusions:
- Clarification of net migration statistics is vital for informed public discourse on immigration.
- Accurate data interpretation is necessary for effective population change assessment.
- This revised publication ensures the integrity of the presented migration statistics.