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flag New Zealand businesses face a severe skills shortage, relying heavily on migrants but hindered by slow visa processing.

flag A 2025 survey of New Zealand businesses reveals a severe skills shortage, with 87.8% struggling to fill local roles, especially in trades, construction, and management. flag Nearly 70% rely on migrant workers to sustain operations, citing major benefits like improved productivity and work ethic, while only 2.4% report negative impacts. flag Despite strong business support for increased immigration—especially in emerging fields—75.6% say slow visa processing and complex compliance are key barriers. flag Over 90% prioritize addressing skills gaps in immigration policy, and 74.8% plan to hire migrants in the next three years, warning that outdated systems risk stalling economic growth and vital projects nationwide.

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