How could predicted demographic shifts in age and ethnic identity affect the future of Aotearoa New Zealand?

Our future population will likely be larger, older and more urbanised.

Birth rates and immigration will likely increase in ethnic diversity: in two decades, more people will identify as Māori, Asian and Pasifika.

Equity in wealth, health and education is projected to continue to decrease. Productivity is forecast to be compromised by shortages of skilled labour, while infrastructure and services could come under increasing pressure.

Given the current evidence, what can be done to prepare for these changes?

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