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Is the South the new North?
Kiwi migration trends south.
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A significant internal migration trend shows more Kiwis moving from the North to the South Island, driven by lifestyle changes and housing affordability. Census data confirms 86,000 people moved south between 2018-2023.
This shift is reflected in the property market, with the price gap between islands shrinking from over $350,000 to just $182,000. Canterbury is a key hotspot, with listing views up 7% year-on-year, highlighting the South Island's growing appeal for buyers.
The great Kiwi migration
The price gap is closing
Canterbury is calling
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