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Temporary migration and regional development amidst Covid-19: Invercargill and Queenstown.
1National Institute of Demographic and Economic Analysis University of Waikato Hamilton New Zealand.
New Zealand Geographer
|December 15, 2021
Summary
The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted temporary migration, impacting regional development in Invercargill and Queenstown, New Zealand. This revealed challenges in migration management and data availability for population growth.
Area of Science:
- Socio-economic impacts of global health crises
- Regional development studies
- Migration and population dynamics
Background:
- Temporary migration is crucial for regional economic prosperity in New Zealand.
- The Covid-19 pandemic introduced unprecedented border controls, disrupting established migration patterns.
- Invercargill and Queenstown are key regions reliant on temporary labor.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between temporary migration and regional development during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- To identify challenges in managing temporary migration in response to the pandemic.
- To analyze the impact of border controls on local economies dependent on migrant labor.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of the impact of Covid-19 border restrictions on temporary migration.
- Case study approach focusing on Invercargill and Queenstown, Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Review of existing literature on migration, regional development, and pandemic responses.
Main Results:
- Border closures significantly disrupted the flow of temporary migrants, impacting local economies.
- The pandemic highlighted a disconnect between national migration policies and local economic needs.
- Difficulties in accessing reliable data hinder a comprehensive understanding of migration's impact.
- Economies heavily reliant on temporary migration faced significant challenges due to sudden policy shifts.
Conclusions:
- Temporary migration is vital for regional development but creates vulnerabilities during crises.
- Effective migration management requires better alignment between national policies and local impacts.
- Improved data collection and analysis are crucial for understanding and managing migration's role in regional development.
- Addressing path dependency in population growth reliant on temporary migration is essential for future resilience.
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