Jessica Chong's experience reflects a broader trend in New Zealand, where friends are leaving at record rates due to rising living costs and job scarcity.
Statistics New Zealand's figures reveal that 131,200 people left New Zealand in the year to June 2024, with 80,200 being citizens, marking the highest exodus on record.
Experts have expressed concern that the current wave of migration will result in a long-term impact on New Zealand's workforce and economy.
The trend shows that nearly 40 percent of those leaving are aged between 18 and 30, indicating a youth-driven migration in search of better opportunities.
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