Five months from the election, immigration is being framed by political parties as a critical election issue, with the Prime Minister warning the wrong policies could damage social cohesion. In New Zealand in 2026, migration is the main source of population growth, with the nation's fertility rate slumping to 1.6, below replacement levels.

Is an immigration backlash the inevitable response to a globalising world?

Jack Tame speaks to author and CEO of geospatial analytics company AlphaGeo Dr Parag Khanna.

Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.