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Australian New Zealanders

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Auckland
  
19,593

Wellington
  
6,915

Bay of Plenty
  
4,194

Canterbury
  
8,520

Waikato
  
6,096

Otago
  
3,897

Australian New Zealanders refers to New Zealanders whose origins are in Australia, as well as Australian migrants and expatriates based in New Zealand.

According to the 2013 Census, there were 62,712 Australian-born people living in New Zealand, a slight decrease from 62,742 at the 2006 Census.

Both Australia and New Zealand share historical, cultural and geographical connections, as well as being Commonwealth realms. Migration flows between the two countries have been constant and evenly throughout history from colonial times.

Australians in New Zealand are eligible for all WINZ payments. They become eligible for tertiary student allowances after two years and can apply for citizenship after three years.

Notable Australian New Zealanders

  • Keisha Castle-Hughes, actress – born in Donnybrook, WA
  • Andrew Durante, footballer - born in Sydney
  • Russel Norman, politician, former co-leader of the New Zealand Green Party – born in Brisbane
  • Matt Robson, politician – born in Brisbane
  • Michael Joseph Savage, 23rd Prime Minister of New Zealand (1935–40) – born in Tatong, Victoria
  • Several other members of the First Labour Government (and party leader Harry Holland) were from Australia: Mark Fagan, Mabel Howard, Bill Parry, Bob Semple and Paddy Webb.
  • Joseph Ward, 17th Prime Minister of New Zealand (1906–12, 1928–30) – born in Melbourne
  • Sonny Bill Williams, professional rugby union player and boxer – mother is half-Australian

    • References

    Australian New Zealanders Wikipedia
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