‘Move to New Zealand’ trends on Google as Americans react to Trump’s 2024 election win

Summarised by Centrist

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election, Google searches for “Move to New Zealand” spiked among Americans. 

Top search queries included “Immigrate to New Zealand,” “How can I move to New Zealand,” and “New Zealand citizenship.” This wave of interest mirrors past US elections, where spikes in emigration searches have followed Trump’s wins.

According to Google Trends, the interest surged on election night, especially in blue states like Oregon, Vermont, Hawaii, Colorado, and Montana. 

Social media is also buzzing. Some Americans consider New Zealand a refuge from the political climate.

Others shared links to New Zealand immigration resources, hinting at the option for “the real ones.” Interest in moving to Australia has also increased, with similar search trends observed in states like Maine and Washington.

This trend is reminiscent of previous election cycles. According to Stats NZ, nearly 6,000 Americans relocated to New Zealand between June 2022 and June 2023. With Trump back in office, New Zealand appears to remain a popular option for those seeking an overseas fresh start.

Read more over at The NZ Herald