TY - JOUR
T1 - Trans-Tasman migration
T2 - New Zealanders' explanations for their move
AU - Green, Alison
AU - Power, Mary R.
AU - Jang, Deannah M.
PY - 2008/4
Y1 - 2008/4
N2 - This study investigates why New Zealanders move to Australia. A survey of New Zealanders living in Australia found 'pull' factors, notably greater opportunities and better climate, were the most common reasons. While desire for change or sense of adventure was important, dissatisfaction with life in New Zealand was also a factor. Results indicated a form of transnationalism as migrants felt at home in both countries. They maintained links with New Zealand evident in support for New Zealand sporting teams, expressions of New Zealand nationality, emotional connection and regular contact with New Zealand.
AB - This study investigates why New Zealanders move to Australia. A survey of New Zealanders living in Australia found 'pull' factors, notably greater opportunities and better climate, were the most common reasons. While desire for change or sense of adventure was important, dissatisfaction with life in New Zealand was also a factor. Results indicated a form of transnationalism as migrants felt at home in both countries. They maintained links with New Zealand evident in support for New Zealand sporting teams, expressions of New Zealand nationality, emotional connection and regular contact with New Zealand.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=40149111199&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1111/j.1745-7939.2008.00125.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1745-7939.2008.00125.x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:40149111199
SN - 0028-8144
VL - 64
SP - 34
EP - 45
JO - New Zealand Geographer
JF - New Zealand Geographer
IS - 1
ER -