More migrants or more babies? How to address our population problems – The Economy of Everything

Home / BusinessNZ Herald5 Aug, 2026 05:00 AM3 mins to readLiam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack the latest in the week of economics. Brought to you by CMC Markets.There is no question New Zealand faces a demographic challenge, with an ageing population pointing to longer-term economic problems. Despite currently battling high youth unemployment, the long-term trend suggests we need more young workers to keep the economy running smoothly and to generate the tax revenue to pay for the AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.