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To reverse these trends, experts argue that wages and salaries need to increase notably to retain talent and reduce the stark salary gap with Australia. Restoring economic optimism and confidence among New Zealanders is crucial for stabilizing the population and encouraging rather than dissuading citizens from staying.
Furthermore, valuing and supporting domestic education and encouraging graduates to remain in New Zealand could help address some of the long-term triggers of migration. Without meaningful reforms, the country risks facing persistent workforce shortages and a continuing exodus of its most educated and capable citizens.