Wellington to become New Zealand's fifth-largest city as Tauranga and Hamilton grow

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Wellington is projected to become New Zealand's fifth-largest city within 25 years, overtaken by Tauranga and Hamilton. Tauranga's population is expected to reach 232,000 and Hamilton's 262,000, while Wellington's growth stagnates, raising concerns about affordability and job opportunities. WellingtonNZ remains optimistic, citing strong fundamentals, international migration gains, high resident satisfaction, and the highest GDP per capita in New Zealand.


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