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What is the fiscal impact, if any, of recent decreases in net migration on demand for public services including health, education, and housing?

Answered Question 11418 (2026)
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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What is the fiscal impact, if any, of recent decreases in net migration on demand for public services including health, education, and housing?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury is incorporating assumptions about current and projected annual net migration into the forecasts underpinning the 2026 Budget Economic and Fiscal Update. Given budget sensitivity, I do not believe it is in the public interest to disclose the impacts at the current time.