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New Zealand's falling fertility and the limits of immigration
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:40:35
Publish Date: 2026-02-09 21:37:05
Description: In this episode, Michael talks to demographer Marion Burkimsher about New Zealand's falling fertility rate and looming population decline. They explore whether immigration can fill the gap as birth rates drop, the psychological implications of ageing societies and what might actually help young people form families - from affordable housing to healthier relationships and realistic expectations about parenthood.
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