Why New Zealand Is Going Broke

Video Description

What happens when paradise starts running out of luck? 🇳🇿 In this video, we break down how New Zealand — once celebrated as a “rock-star economy” — is now sliding toward its worst downturn in decades. Behind the postcard views and global praise lies a fragile system built on soaring housing prices, shrinking productivity, and a dangerous dependence on a few raw-material exports. We’ll uncover how overreliance on property wealth, an exodus of skilled workers, and policy missteps turned one of the world’s most admired nations into a cautionary tale for modern economies. From record debt and rising costs to an aging population and crumbling infrastructure, discover why New Zealand’s financial foundation is cracking — and what it must do to survive.