An influx of New Zealanders has brought the number of Kiwis living in Australia to more than 700,000 for the first time, undermining government efforts to lower migration.
The stronger Australian labour market and the creation of a direct pathway to permanent residency lured 35,000 New Zealand citizens to Australia in the 11 months to May.
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