Auckland on the move

Author:

James Stewart

Source:

Auckland Council Chief Economist Unit

Publication date:

2026

Topics:

Economy ,Housing ,People

Insights paper

Auckland on the move. Internal migration flows to and from Auckland

Overview

This Insights Paper examines recent internal migration flows to and from Auckland. It explores potential drivers behind Auckland’s net migration losses to other regions, why these losses have moderated in recent years, and places Auckland’s experience in the context of large Australian cities.

Auckland Council Chief Economist Unit, January 2026