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Data table for Figure 3.13

Settlement intentions of migrants at time of approval by immigration approval category
Settlement intentions at time of residence approval Intended to live in NZ for 5 years or more Intended to live in NZ for less than 5 years Don't know how long I will live in NZ
All Migrants 88.2 4.9 6.8
Skilled principal  86.9 6.7 6.3
Skilled secondary  88.3 5.5 6.1
Business category  88.1 1.4 10.0
Family Partner 88.8 4.3 7.0
Family Parent  82.6 3.5 14.3
Pacific category 96.9 1.9 S
Other 91.6 2.8 5.1

 

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