Exploring NZ’s future population: numbers, demographics and location

Name: Exploring NZ’s future population: numbers, demographics and location
Start: 2026-01-21T09:00:00+13:00
End: 2026-01-21T10:30:00+13:00
Location: Statistics New Zealand - Wellington

The Policy Hub, Victoria University Wellington

Highlights

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am

1.5 hours

Statistics New Zealand - Wellington

Free Tickets Available

Date & Location

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am (GMT+13:00)

Statistics New Zealand - Wellington

8 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand

About the event

Exploring NZ’s future population: numbers, demographics and location

Experts will share the latest population forecasts, what is shaping the changes and whether NZ needs a population strategy

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Introduction and welcome
Host: Rachael Milicich Deputy Government Statistician for Insi

🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
The changing shape of our population
Host: Professor Paul Spoonley (Massey University)

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Changing ageing and urbanisation of our population
Host: Professor Michael Cameron Waikato University

🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:10 AM
International drivers of immigration
Host: Kate McMillan VUW

🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Discussion