Men abandon New Zealand
Historically, the country has had the opposite problem. Kiwi men of the 1800s and early 1900s often struggled to find a partner.
But since the 1980s there have been more women than men and the imbalance is now as bad as it’s ever been.
Well there’s a real surprise.
Who would have guessed that this trend would have started in the 1980s. Certainly not any gender-bent lost soul who has fallen for the feminist trap of the redefinition of words – oh and you didn’t realise they intended to redefine men as well?
Census 2013 figures show the number of men to go around is at an all-time low – and it’s especially grim for those of a prime marrying age.
For every 100 women looking to snag a New Zealand chap aged between 25 and 49, on average about nine will miss out.
To give that some perspective – if this was a natural trend of male depletion rather than a consequential occurrence that would equate to a population deficiency of 450,000 males.
Wellington economist and social researcher Paul Callister says the figures show New Zealand has yet to shake its man drought.
Yep, it’s a problem alright, even the economist recognises the lateral and elongated effects the absence of males will have on our economic development, but it is not the economist that has the power to fix the problem, nor does it seem there is any will to change what women in this country now perceive to be their entitled lifestyle.
This won’t change and it’s sad that gender issues come to this sort of thing, IMO.
When I moved to New Zealand, in 1990, after marrying a kiwi I met in Australia, I came across people, mainly Maori, who were insistent their children marry their own kind, yet for these people, it wasn’t just Maori they wanted their daughters and sons to marry,…… they wanted them to marry into their tribe…… Their children will be over 25 now, so it will be interesting to see what happened.
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I think a lot of men and women leave New Zealand because it’s small and there’s not a lot of opportunity here. A bit like Pacific Islanders leaving their small islands and coming to New Zealand, and then moving on to Australia and the rest of the world. Maori, Pacific Island, European kiwi…. you can’t hold back progress. (I can imagine the panic of early colonisation when people moved away from Europe).
IMO, it would have to be incredible sex to stop men and women from looking for greener pasture, lol.
Comment by Julie — Sat 11th January 2014 @ 8:58 am
Here are links to Paul Callister’s research on this issue, for those interested in further information:
Has the NZ ‘Man Drought’ broken? A 2013 census update
Long term sex ratios: who partners with whom, and why this matters
‘Man Alone’ to ‘Woman Alone’?: New Zealand sex ratios since the mid 1800s
The New Zealand ‘man drought’: is it real, what are its causes, and what are the implications for partnering?
Using census and migration data to explain gender disparities in New Zealand’s prime adult age groups, 1986-2006, ‘Missing men’ Background Paper
Comment by JohnPotter — Sat 11th January 2014 @ 10:45 am
Thanks John,
Interesting reading and good to know that someone considers it worthwhile investigating.
Interesting also that while the symptom was first identified in Australia rather than New Zealand, they no longer suffer from this problem. I wonder if it were not for the Christchurch Earthquake whether we would have seen a continuing deterioration rather than a levelling off in the negative ratio.
Comment by Downunder — Sat 11th January 2014 @ 11:26 am
Glad I got out of misandric NZ when I did.
I encourage other men to go your own way too.
Comment by Skeptik — Sun 12th January 2014 @ 2:24 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ1Ix4tR1AM
Comment by Skeptik — Sun 12th January 2014 @ 2:38 am
Paul Callister seems to only consider bare economic migration. If he was to consider the following drivers, he may find the data easier to explain:
1. deadweight costs to fathers (and a bit less so, mothers too) of attempting to deal with familycaught$ mafia
2. deadweight costs to fathers of dealing with child [and spousal] support, waisted time, motivation
3. increased marginal tax rate, beyond just paying costs for children
4. disadvantageous treatment of men as social welfare claimants
If these factors were included, then it would be then be difficult to explain how many men are still in NZ.
I also wonder why Paul Callister has not considered suicide (and chosen industrial accidents) as one of the paths by which some NZ men escape from NZ?
Comment by MurrayBacon — Sun 12th January 2014 @ 12:31 pm
My heartfelt sympathy to the husband.
Comment by Soothsayer — Mon 13th January 2014 @ 5:06 am
Another kiwi degenerate;
Most definitely MP potential!
Comment by Soothsayer — Mon 13th January 2014 @ 5:19 am
It’s funny to read through the comments for you see how different we all are, in our own little minds…. in our own little worlds.
I think people should do what their conscious allows. If they leave, great, if they don’t great – just don’t regret because they chews you up inside.
Comment by Julie — Mon 13th January 2014 @ 10:12 am
Julie,
Single no kids, then whatever.
Parents exiting the country where their children are resident makes parenting next to impossible.
Likewise relocating with kids to another country makes things super difficult as well.
If the result is effectively non-parenting and this is understood and a parent is “walking out on their kids” then their call but they will almost certainly not be the only ones who regret the decision later.
The ultimate leaving is suicide and I’m never encouraging that option and am often doing working hard to ensure other options are well thought through. In my cases so far (touch wood) I have only had one chap take that final option and I know it has had real difficulties for his children.
Parents have choices, kids often don’t. The best parent after separation is almost always BOTH parents.
Lets work hard to make that a reality for our children.
Allan
Comment by Allan Harvey — Mon 13th January 2014 @ 1:15 pm
new zealand elevates social terrorism to new heights. Those fortunate enough not to have lived there would never begin to imagine the insanity that prevails. Human, financial and legal rights abuses have long since been the norm. A den of social decay, institutionalised corruption and a veritable man trap! (Social destruction is big business). Moreover the fascist regime covertly and illegally commits unconscionable abuses outside of it’s own borders.
Why are other countries able to harmoniously implement positive social advances without commiting gross human and legal rights abuses? Perhaps the agenda differs?
It speaks volumes of the weak character of it’s citizens. Don’t expect an improvement anytime soon.
Comment by Soothsayer — Tue 14th January 2014 @ 3:44 am
I’ve very quickly and roughly thrown together an overview whilst intentionally omitting the really nasty details (to be published at a later date).
When after many years of provable abuse from my hypergamous ex and a short period of separation, she filed for a divorce, I was approached by my employer and recommended a lawyer (Len Brown). It soon became apparent that he was colluding with my ex’s lawyer. It is my belief that he was a political stooge. To his great annoyance I sought alternative council with Sandi Bailey. Ultimately, she would not allow me to proceed with litigation. My case was overwhelming. I have reason to believe that she was lent on from political office.
A year earlier (2001) I had respectfully and in good faith (naively) written to the PM concerned with events occurring in NZ society. The result of which was the onset of severe Police harassment that continues to this day (my car forced off the road, window smashed and dragged down the road.
With my ex being a senior IRD manager all dealings with the department were unilateral, corrupt and repressive. Neither did I ever receive any response from the family court. I absolutely bent over backwards for the children’s sake, yet in all matters both my ex and the state were brutally oppressive and hostile towards me.
For four more years I cared for our always delightful children 80% of the time and in so incurring most of their expenses whilst also having to pay her full child support. From their birth I had a profound involvement in all facets of the children’s lives and had for many years been the primary caregiver and also done most of the housework to a very high standard. I have letters from her begging for me to care for the children even more. All the while she would neglect them, abuse them and block their activities to extort more money from me!
When inevitably my funds ran out, she packed a sad and denied me all access. There was a bizarre meeting with a SES worker who told me “They are her children” (Her brother also works for the SES). I have since learned that I was removed as their legal guardian. Like all of their actions, I was never consulted. This was typically farcical as by then she had thrown the older child out onto the street at age sixteen!
There are also examples of severe abuse and victimisation of our children at school. Including a shocking gang bashing instigated by a politically connected principal’s child and being made to make a speech against me! With much difficulty, I obtained a school report in which every field was ‘unsatisfactory’. He had previously consistently obtained high distinctions in several subjects.
With all contact denied, I began being harassed at my work and “spied on” and bullied by female colleagues. This occurred at several jobs with covert Police involvement. My ex was also active in this.
Then in 2009, I was yet again being harassed and spied upon at work by government officials. The situation was unbelievably farcical and when I finally confronted the issue my employer was forced to terminate my employment. My statements were completely erased from the reports and letters. The reasons given for my dismissal were poor performance and from out of nowhere, “having an issue with women in positions of authority” (I had just been given accelerated promotion!!!) Glass ceiling – yeah right. I had had the vision to undertake the study, gain experience and obtain an excellent position through extremely hard work. Now positions in this field are in high demand and very well paid. Typical of the NZ government to cut you down and in doing so impoverish you and your children.
On Christmas Eve of that year, I was arrested without charge and held for four days in solitary confinement. Denied a lawyer, a shower and forced to perform ablutions in front of female Police Officers. They repeatedly tried to antagonise me however I was wise to this and simply asked for a Bible.
Being unable to see my children and work in NZ, in February 2009 I gained employment teaching girls and boys in Kuwait. I arrived penniless however still paid all child support, fully supported the child she had thrown out and also sponsored two children.
After about eight months, I began to be harassed by some of my colleagues. Blocking of resources and comments about my “Not being one of the good guys”. They also began wearing pink shirts. I was terminated despite having an excellent appraisal, being higher qualified and better experienced than my colleagues. The following day there was an email about a UN program at the college on sustainable management for women and women’s sport (I had myself been playing mixed netball at the time). I was also forced to sign papers in Arabic that I would not sue the College before I was allowed to leave Kuwait (I have damaging material).
Upon leaving Kuwait, I gained employment in Australia and flew over my older son who had been drifting to live with me. Our living conditions were very basic (single bed cabin), I was working huge hours (80+\week) and I was in a poverty trap but at least he completed some study.
Then one day I received an abusive phone call from the IRD demanding child support for the child that was living with me! There was harassment and isolation at work and I was unofficially asked if I was a terrorist (really). Thankfully the Australian authorities are wise to these pathetic games. The personal stress and poor quality of life was and remains crushing.
In stark contrast to NZ, Australia is fantastic, the government is excellent and the ladies of all ages are civil and most often adorable.
Last year I had to renew my NZ passport. Soon afterwards I again began to be harassed at work. This time I not only lost my job but also the equity in an apartment. It is patently clear that the NZ government wishes to destroy me and by proxy our sons.
The younger child also left her home two years ago and I’ve been supporting him from abroad. Yes, she was again fraudulently claiming child support.
There is discrimination against ‘single’ males in the workplace for employment, pay, promotion, higher duties and opportunities. The reality is that I have less income and also have children to support.
I have only quickly glossed over the facts to give you an impression of events. There are many more disturbing incidents and aspects which evidence the complete breakdown of my civil rights. Most often in circumstances where I was also struggling to care for the children!
I am now in the position of having worked extremely hard for thirty years and being all but destitute. I have lived out of one suit case for the last twelve years. The illegal acts against my career and financial well being are now unrecoverable.
Do I regret leaving nz? Absolutely not!!!
Will I let the human, financial and legal rights abuses go unpunished? Absolutely not!!!
Comment by Soothsayer — Tue 14th January 2014 @ 4:29 am
The above details have been emailed to numerous diplomatic missions.
The sword of Truth.
Comment by Soothsayer — Tue 14th January 2014 @ 4:47 am
Let me know when you’ve absorbed the above and I’ll share some background information with you.
Comment by Soothsayer — Tue 14th January 2014 @ 5:03 am
Alan @10…
‘The best parent after separation is almost always BOTH parents.’
I like that statement. Wish we could convince MPs of that fact. Perhaps Colin Craig may offer some sensible option for the future? I don’t know enough to be sure. One can only hope.
Comment by A dad — Tue 14th January 2014 @ 11:36 am
…and of the men that remain in New Zealand; how many are abandoning the idea of marriage? Perhaps we have another by product of the New Zealand “asocial engineering project” – a marriage revolt? New Zealand men showing leadership and creativity in the face of adversity?
Comment by Bruce S — Wed 15th January 2014 @ 9:06 am
Western ‘civilisation’ FUBAR!
Comment by Soothsayer — Sat 18th January 2014 @ 12:11 am
Cross-referencing of marriage, divorce, census, survey and dating site data suggests that more women than men are choosing not to marry, choosing to leave marriage, and choosing not to re-marry. A counterfactual to the statistical “man-drought” which assumes that all single men and all single women are available for partnership. In terms of active participation less woman are actually available, than men. This does not reflect quality of men, or quality of women, but may reflect increasing satisfaction with the quality of life when single.
Comment by Dylan — Wed 22nd January 2014 @ 2:19 pm
The man-doubt is based on two things:
1. That there are less men than women in the marriage/partner age group.
2. That women are complaining about not be able to partner (media driven).
As in Japan there are extreme numbers of men and women choosing to remain single and it’s conceivable that this is happening here, that there are a number of men and women choosing to remain single, or alternatively choosing to remain childless.
I don’t think we should confuse these things because the man drought suggests that men are leaving the country and not returning.
Comment by Downunder — Wed 22nd January 2014 @ 3:54 pm
Dylan says
Just how do these statistics show that it is women who are choosing not to marry, or are the ones leaving a marriage (divorce), and choosing not to marry?
Marriages are down; no argument there. [ignoring gay-marriage], last thing I knew, whether there are 50,000 marriages a year, or only 5,000, the same number of men as women are involved!
How do you establish its because women have chosen not to marry? Are more men marrying than women? Do stats show women are saying no when proposed to?
Do divorce stats show that its women leaving marriage? Stats might record who filed for divorce; there is no correlation. My former wife left me; I filed for divorce.
I left for Australia. Am I part of the assumed stats of men leaving NZ because of women and their refusal to marry? Did I leave because NZ women are a bunch of spoilt twats? No; I left to pursue work./ No other reason. My job shifted to Oz.
Comment by Sarah Haras — Wed 22nd January 2014 @ 9:51 pm
Whilst I agree there are increasing numbers of people here choosing to remain single rather than marry (or alternatively to simply live together), I don’t think this is ‘extreme’. So the institution of marriage is all but history; so too is the ‘christian’ majority in NZ. So too are many RSA’s. Many Scout troops; many schools.
Things change. Nobody has ever (as far as I am aware) ever conducted solid or empirical studies on the causal links. It is therefore a far reach and pure speculation to link either the ‘exodus’ of men to other countries, or the increase in singledom within NZ, to men (or women) choosing to de-couple from any long-term heterosexual stable relationships. [As Skeptic has frequently expounded].
Comment by Sarah Haras — Wed 22nd January 2014 @ 10:01 pm
Sarah,
You’re trying to put words into my mouth.
The only thing I’ve expounded is encouraging NZ Men Going Their Own Way.
I don’t know of research that suggests there is a man shortage in NZ and frankly it’s not an issue I’m even much interested in.
I simply want to help other men in NZ as I think that as the laws and social conventions in NZ are framed and enacted it’s all too easy for NZ women to use false allegations to deliberately mess up men’s lives horribly with total impunity.
I think this website alone bears testament to the family court having a proven track record over several decades now of favoring women, whilst not operating on the basis of proven facts but the slippery slope of ‘in the best interests of the child’ to do so.
Then there’s the issue of ‘no fault divorce’ which appears to all too often result in women leaving relationships with good men, as female hypergamy is aided and abetted by a raft of self serving female sympathetic agencies who appear to shamefully lack due compassion for men. It’s male disposability writ large in my view.
We have been educated to understand women being viewed as sex objects as a stance that is lacking in humanity. However I think there’s along way to go before many people understand the equally repugnant stance of treating men as success objects. MGTOW is in my view a rational response to the widespread existence of such reflected in our laws, social conventions and day to day interactions.
All in all then I view cohabitation, marriage and having children with women in NZ as a terrible gamble for men to take and for me and other men I know and respect not worth the risk.
You seem to promote the idea that it’s women abandoning relationships with men, not vice versa. I’m not convinced that’s the case.
However even if that were proven to be so, under current circumstances as I’ve outlined above the end result would be greater safety for men.
Comment by Skeptic — Thu 23rd January 2014 @ 12:00 am
UK Parliament MPs censure familycaught$ Early day motion 210
SHARED PARENTING RIGHTS AND THE FAMILY COURTS
Session: 2013-14
Date tabled: 10.06.2013
Primary sponsor: Galloway, George
Sponsors: Meale, Alan Campbell, Ronnie Kaufman, Gerald Godsiff, Roger Long, Naomi
If you look through the link above, you will see that the sponsoring MPs come from all parties, with less Conservatives than other parties, but essentially cross party support for this public challenge to UK familycaught$.
Completely different legislation – but the same legal attitudes, integrity and ethics
Comment by MurrayBacon — Thu 23rd January 2014 @ 8:55 am
Sarah, Sorry but your comment makes no sense. Also, your name is “Sarah” but you write as a man. More confusion. Just to reassure, there are many statistics collected (not solely by StatsNZ and Census, DIA etc, as well as qualitative data. I am simply stating that there is no real “man drought” in NZ in terms of marriage or partnership, due to many women making a decision in advance not to partner. I affirm again, that this is not due to poor quality of men or women, but likely reflects a higher quality of life for singletons in the 21st Century. I don’t see that as a bad thing – we would surely all wish for the quality of lives of New Zealanders to improve.
Comment by Dylan — Sat 25th January 2014 @ 9:34 pm
I read in this morning’s paper an article about a man who has worked overseas for several years but has a rental property here and financially supports his children based in NZ. The IRD has assessed him as being liable for tax since he has “strong links” with NZ. Because of this he has been ordered to pay back tax plus a 20% penalty.
The irony is that supporting his children was considered by the IRD to be a “strong link”. The only conclusion I can draw is that he would have been better off not supporting his kids, what a ridiculous situation.
Comment by Daniel — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 7:19 am
@ Daniel, thanks for posting this – The IRD obviously has its eye on expats and he is the unfortunate test case.
This is draconian Slave to the State material
Comment by Downunder — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 7:51 am
#25 Tax warning shot for expatriates
Comment by MurrayBacon — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 8:59 am
Tax residency rules kick in here. If you are a tax resident in NZ (based on your family ties..or other tests) then your worldwide income is taxed here in NZ.
Comment by kumar — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 9:52 am
I wonder how long it will be before someone takes this whole tax residency issue to the United Nations or somewhere similar. Quick, before Aunty Helen gets in!
Comment by Daniel — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 12:19 pm
Hi. Advice please. My son is 18. he lived with me for the past year. He attended school.
Under our roof he had boundaries set, that included not taking drugs, respecting family members etc. He was given the choice to abide by the household rules or leave. He chose the former in the form of rescue by his enabling mother. I have made enquiry of her as to what his intentions are this year-work?School?
She refuses to tell me. Do i have any rights in this regard?
Comment by shafted — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 12:38 pm
He is 18. I don’t think there’s much you can do.
Comment by kumar — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 1:44 pm
Thats what i figured. Get to pay child support though. cool
Comment by shafted — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 2:22 pm
I am not sure when the new legislation kicks in.
Under the old system you were obliged to pay child support if the child was working less than 30 hours a week or still at school.
(I assume this is still the same)
I am not sure what the situation regarding the unemployment benefit is at the moment.
Under the news rules child support ceases at 18 unless he is still at school.
Your ex is obliged to inform you of his situation so you can calculate child support liability but if she doesn’t want to tell you she is obliged to tell the IRD.
Comment by Downunder — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 3:20 pm
Daniel #25
He owns property here and has rental income therefore a NZ Tax resident. No doubt about that.
Shafted #30 after 16 your son decides to do what he wants and yes under current legislation you pay CS till he is 18 or he goes on a benefit or works more than 30 hours a week, or get a student loan or similar.
Comment by Allan Harvey — Thu 30th January 2014 @ 9:46 pm
So, effectively a father can pay his child’s board, while his child sits on his arse at his mother’s place, plays computer games, and works part time.
Really productive outcome for everyone, eh.
Comment by Downunder — Fri 31st January 2014 @ 6:33 pm
Allan #34 yep I realise that but even if he didn’t he is still caught by the act of supporting his kids. My point is that there is a big disincentive for any parent in his situation to do the right thing.
Comment by Daniel — Fri 31st January 2014 @ 7:23 pm
#35. Downunder, it’s worse than that. The child may no longer even be living under the Mother’s roof (she moved over 400km away) and you are still liable to pay her child support as she still has “custody”.
And for everyone, you stop paying when the child turns NINETEEN.
Comment by golfa — Fri 31st January 2014 @ 7:31 pm
@ Golfa not under the new rules.
Child Support stops at 18 unless your child is at a registered school, which would include the new charter schools.
Comment by Downunder — Fri 31st January 2014 @ 8:22 pm
What happens to your child support payments when the child reaches 18 and the mother is claiming a benefit? We will prob pay until the child reaches 19 under the current child support laws. The child is no longer in full time education and works less than 30 hours a week. The mother receives child support for four children in total from us. We pay more than the basic sole parent amount per week for all the children. Is the payment we pay for the 18 year old passed on completely or is it still used to offset the sole parent benefit even though the benefit no longer includes the 18 year old? Child has been asked to pay board and we were under the impression our child support for that child would cover most of her expenses. I hope this makes sense.
Comment by anonymous — Fri 31st January 2014 @ 9:20 pm
If you take a ‘State perspective’ they would probably say; the law says you have to pay child support and whether the State or your child’s mother gets the money has got nothing to do with you – your just the paying parent, shut up and pay your dues.
Your situation won’t exist under the new rules (whenever they start)because child support will end at 18 unless the child is at a registered school.
@Allan Harvey, with all the confusion over the new legislation does anyone know when the new rules kick in?
Comment by Downunder — Sat 1st February 2014 @ 6:31 am
Golfa #37, yes, under current legislation you are CORRECT (unless they leave home and are no longer studying). But under changes proposed to legislation, that CHANGES to 18 – hopefully from 1/4/14, but might be rolled up in the deferred changes to 1/4/15.
Comment by OMG you're &*^(%$ — Sat 1st February 2014 @ 8:22 am
#39 Anonymous
Mr English and his consolidated fund snaffles your payments.
If the child is in work more than 30 hours a week or gets a student allowance then you get let off that CS hook.
Comment by Allan Harvey — Sat 1st February 2014 @ 9:40 pm
The new rules probably, possibly begin to kick in 1 April 2015 and the changes due 1 April 2015 are now delayed to 1/4/2016.
The Minister has told me he had no confidence that they could get it right and to date he doesn’t yet have confidence for 2015 either.
Comment by Allan Harvey — Sat 1st February 2014 @ 9:42 pm
It is not the fact that we are paying child support, we are resigned to that and have been for years. It is more the fact that if the money was being passed on for the 18 year old, why the need for additional board which limits child’s choices. Cannot afford full child support, cost of regular contact and then pay extra to child to help with their board/living costs.
Comment by anonymous — Sun 2nd February 2014 @ 12:04 am
Are there no government programs for equalizing birth programs between female and male sexes?
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Comment by Kampus terkemuka — Fri 28th April 2023 @ 9:26 pm
I had a conversation, about this very topic.
People leaving NZ, going to Australia.
The harm done, to the NZ economy.
The high functioning people, are mobile.
They can work globally, in many countries.
So when NZ loses a person, it harms NZ.
It becomes harder for business, finding people.
The business starter, are the ones leaving.
NZ is in trouble, it spends far more than it earns.
The government, not controlling spending.
Our current account deficit, makes us look broken.
If population stabilises, so does housing.
Not needing new houses, stops the economy.
The more that leave, the worse things get.
Now everyone, could move to Australia.
We now as much as ever, are inseparable.
As I understand it, it’s no escape from child support.
But you don’t pay tax, to the NZ government.
You don’t reward the entity, that helped ruin your life.
Comment by DJ Ward — Sat 29th April 2023 @ 2:05 pm