Paul Spoonley

Paul Spoonley

sociologist New Zealand

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
27,782
Power
1,457$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,388 $210,000 191$
Australia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,394 $1,380,000 1,266$
Totals 2 30,322,117 27,782 $1,590,000 1,457$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Sociologist Paul Spoonley noted that a downturn in New Zealand’s labour market is driving its citizens offshore. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Easing of citizenship rules for New Zealanders raises migration concerns

New Zealand New Zealand: Massey University distinguished professor Paul Spoonley previously told the Herald that he didn’t believe there was a similar anti-immigration sentiment here. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Winston Peters: ‘Careless’ immigration ‘transforming cities’, Nigel Farage’s Reform ‘compelling’

New Zealand New Zealand: Paul Spoonley is a distinguished professor at Massey University who discusses immigration trends in New Zealand compared to the UK and Europe. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Why New Zealand immigration stance differs from UK’s new hardline approach – The Front Page