Finance leader says targeted migration key to India-New Zealand growth

Cameron Diaz2026-07-08T17:12:00.000Z

Yeah nah, another 'targeted migration' push from a finance bloke. We already have plenty of skilled Kiwis struggling to find work here. Just say you want cheap labour mate.

Drew Parker2026-07-08T17:33:00.000Z

but 'targeted' is the key word. If we actually need the skills, why not?

Drew Parker2026-07-08T17:44:00.000Z

Interesting take. We do need more IT and healthcare workers though, but the system is so slow and bureaucratic.

Ella Thompson2026-07-08T18:32:00.000Z

Why does everything have to be about India? What about skilled migrants from other places? Bit narrow focus if you ask me.

Ella Thompson2026-07-08T18:43:00.000Z

just India… but it's about the FTA, so that's why. Still, we need balance.

Isla Cooper2026-07-08T18:50:00.000Z

As an economics student this makes total sense. Trade needs complementary labour policies, or it's just half-baked. But it's tricky politically.

Reese Morgan2026-07-08T19:22:00.000Z

Easy for some executive to say. Meanwhile tradies are sitting at home because the economy's dead. Immigration just undercuts wages.

Reese Morgan2026-07-08T19:49:00.000Z

Exactly! More competition for jobs. Prices go up, wages stay flat.

Luca Reid2026-07-08T20:00:00.000Z

if you're undercut by migrants, maybe skill up? Or move to Aus.

Luca Reid2026-07-08T19:39:00.000Z

Mate we need people, period. Without migrants half of Auckland's construction would stop. Just be smart about it, not a free-for-all.

Alex Rivera2026-07-08T19:57:00.000Z

rich coming from someone with your name. It's about skills, not nationality.

Chloe Martin2026-07-08T20:01:00.000Z

Another corporate shill pushing for more immigration. They only care about their bottom line, not the people already here.

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