Paul Spoonley
Paul Spoonley is a prominent sociologist at Massey University in New Zealand, known for his research on migration, social change, and the implications of skilled labor shortages. His recent comments highlight concerns about the ongoing 'brain drain' in New Zealand, where the emigration of skilled workers outpaces the arrival of new migrants, raising questions about the future of the country's workforce and economy.
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Paul Spoonley is an emeritus professor at Massey University in New Zealand who considers the number of departures concerning.
Por qué los ciudadanos de Nueva Zelanda están abandonando su país en números récord
Panama· 2026-02-10
Sociologist Paul Spoonley noted that a downturn in New Zealand’s labour market is driving its citizens offshore.
Easing of citizenship rules for New Zealanders raises migration concerns
Australia· 2026-01-29
Paul Spoonley is a sociologist at Massey University in New Zealand.
Why are New Zealanders moving to Australia? More money, better vibes
New Zealand· 2026-01-23
Paul Spoonley is an emeritus professor at Massey University who comments on New Zealand's population trends.
The rural towns fighting for survival as New Zealand grapples with a growing exodus | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Paul Spoonley highlighted the need for increased awareness of radicalisation signs among families and teachers.
Charlie Kirk shooting sparks warnings about online radicalisation risks - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Massey University distinguished professor Paul Spoonley previously told the Herald that he didn’t believe there was a similar anti-immigration sentiment here.
Winston Peters: ‘Careless’ immigration ‘transforming cities’, Nigel Farage’s Reform ‘compelling’New Zealand· 2025-07-26
Sociologist and Massey University emeritus professor Paul Spoonley has been tracking birth rates for years.
Declining birth rates: NZ fertility drops in line with global trendNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
Professor Paul Spoonley has suggested a steady net gain of around 30,000-40,000 immigrants.
Inside Economics: Why do we need more migrants when there are 200,000 people on the dole? Plus the lessons from the Iran conflictNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Paul Spoonley is a high-profile sociologist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus.
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Six new dames and knights among almost 190 recognised nationallyNew Zealand· 2025-06-01
Paul Spoonley is a distinguished professor at Massey University who discusses immigration trends in New Zealand compared to the UK and Europe.
Why New Zealand immigration stance differs from UK’s new hardline approach – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
Paul Spoonley, a leading sociologist, discusses the demographic changes in New Zealand.
‘Hollowing out’: New Zealand grapples with an uncertain future as record numbers leave | New ZealandUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-09
Paul Spoonley is a sociologist at Massey University who commented on the brain drain in New Zealand.
Warum immer mehr Einheimische auswandern
Switzerland· 2025-04-11
