Do you have to leave New Zealand to get ahead?

It’ll come as no surprise that new data’s revealed more Kiwis are struggling with cost of living.

The latest New Zealand Consumer Lifestyles survey from the University of Otago shows just over half of respondents went without something to buy essentials.

More alarming though, 48% believe they need to leave the country to get ahead, up from 28% in 2020.

Today on The Front Page, lead researcher Associate Professor Leah Watkins is with us to break down the numbers.

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