OPINION Nothing highlights the extent to which new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has reversed Jacinda Ardern-era policy like the incredible turnaround in migration numbers. After months of concern that Labour's tough immigration rules were squeezing the economy, the policy has been relaxed to the point that, suddenly, migration is smashing records. The net migration gain of 11,700 in February this year was the second highest for any month ever (behind February 2020, which had a net migration gain of 14,600 .

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