Auckland set to become more international as foreigners flock to the city

A metropolitan lifestyle, good schools and a green environment are just some of the factors that are attracting an increasing number of foreigners to live and work in Auckland, New Zealand.

In fact the city is becoming so popular, especially with Asians, that by 2021 non European will make up nearly half of the population, according to new research.

In a decade for every 100 residents in Auckland, 27 will be Asian, 17 Pacific Islanders, 12 Maori and just 53 will be European, down from 59 today.

‘Auckland has dominated New Zealand’s population growth over the last two years, which allows for births, deaths, arrivals and departures of residents,’ said Statistics New Zealand population manager Andrea Blackburn.

Source: ExpatForum.com