In a world divided by wars and politics, New Zealand is seen as a safe haven, drawing record numbers of immigrants since the pandemic.
So why are New Zealanders themselves leaving for Australia in droves?
"We are paid so much better here,” said Connie Valdez Gamalinda, who moved with her husband and young daughter to Geelong, near Melbourne, from Porirua, near Wellington, earlier this year.
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