Paul Spoonley
Dramatic drop in overstayer numbers to NZ
The number of Tongan and Samoan overstayers in New Zealand has halved in the past 17 years, according to a New Zealand sociologist. Audio
Dramatic drop in Pacific overstayer numbers to NZ
The number of Tongan and Samoan overstayers in New Zealand has halved in the past 17 years, according to a New Zealand sociologist. Audio
The changing face of New Zealand
Demographer, Professor Paul Spoonley talks about the changing face of New Zealand as Stats NZ's latest data shows how ethnic diversity will change the country in the next decade. Audio
A butter chicken pie tells us a lot about immigration, according to an NZ expert
Immigation is discussed by broadcaster Ali Ikram, refugee rights campaigner Dr Arama Rata, filmmaker Roseanne Liang and Massey University's Professor Paul Spoonley, with Noelle McCarthy in the chair.
…NZ population up, fertility rates down
New Zealand's fertility rate has now dropped below replacement levels, meaning there are not enough babies being born to replace the current population. Demographer Paul Spoonley discusses what's… Audio
Movement against immigration
Paul Spoonley of Massey University talks about what's really going on in immigration. Audio
Is a populist anti-immigration virus spreading to NZ?
Demographer, Paul Spoonley of Massey University discusses whether there is any basis to the anxieties that some seem to have about immigration. Professor Spoonley is Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College… Audio
Academic warns of emotional election rhetoric on immigration
Migration to New Zealand has been linked to Auckland's housing crisis. In election year it's a near inevitability that political parties will infuse their arguments and messaging with emotion, but… Audio
NZ 'well behind' other developed countries on retirement age
Demography expert Professor Paul Spoonley says the debate over NZ Super has been delayed far too long. Audio
Report says regions need to face reality of population decline
A report out this morning predicts a bleak future for most of the country's regions with populations predicted to either drop or stagnate within three decades. Audio
Paul Spoonley on changing holiday habits
Massey University Professor Paul Spoonley on whether or not our great Kiwi Summers have changed to match the movement in demographics Audio
The year of record immigration
Kathryn Ryan talks with demographer, Paul Spoonley of Massey University about the record numbers of permanent and temporary immigrants to New Zealand this year. He discusses whether immigrants are… Audio
Regional hotspots
Paul Spoonley of Massey University talks about areas indicated to be growth hot spots. Audio
Antisemitism exerts rejects religious affairs explanation
Antisemitism expert rejects argument that a Muslim cleric in Auckland comments should be seen in context of being spoken inside the Mosque. Audio
The Future of Regional New Zealand
Statistics out this morning show the four fastest-growing regions in New Zealand are Auckland, Canterbury, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Audio
Paul Spoonley - Rebooting the Regions
Professor Paul Spoonley joins Wallace to discuss his latest book, Rebooting the Regions, which seeks to address the challenges that our regions face. Audio
The changing demography of sport
Nine to Noon talks to demographer, Paul Spoonley of Massey University, who says a diversifying population is changing sport. Audio
Otago to announce cuts to arts departments
Otago's pro vice chancellor of Humanities, Professor Tony Ballantyne has told staff there will be job losses across several humanities subjects, believed to include English, linguistics, music… Audio
Demographer says Winston Peters cliched in immigrant response
Demographer Professor Paul Spoonley says the idea we have too many immigrants is cliche. Audio
Paul Spoonley - Muddle NZ
A column on the RNZ site website caught Sunday Morning's attention this week - David Slack's piece was entitled "Who the Hell is the Middle New Zealand?". The headline may have hinted at an answer -… Audio