During an immigration conference in Wellington, researchers and academics have warned that New Zealand’s economy depends upon sustained immigrationfor it’s growth. Rob Hodgson from the Department of Labour told the conference that during 2006 immigrants contributed $8.1 billion to the economy whilst costing the country only $4.8 billion in services and benefits. “The net impact for having an immigrant here is $3.29 billion, or $3547 per capita, while the net per capita contribution of a New Zealand-born is just $915,” he said.
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