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The article reports on developments pertaining to New Zealand's people and capital resources as of October 1, 2021. Topics discussed include unemployment rate, underutilisation rate, and number of people supported by wage subsidies. Also net migration, investment and building activity, government finances, and inflation.

The article discusses the information from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists (NZSG) Record Collections, which is available to NZSG members without charge, a major benefit of membership. It mentions certificates collection to share certificate information amongst Society members, First Families collection about families who emigrated to New Zealand before and including 1901, and Pre 1856 New Zealand Marriage Records that took place before compulsory civil registration.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including an article about immigration in New Zealand in the September 2016 issue, a review of the book "First Day of the Somme" by Andrew MacDonald in the September 2016 issue and "Cowards End?" in the August 2016 issue.

The article focuses on the Italian migration to New Zealand, and the representation of Italians on the websites of Italian-New Zealand communities. Topics discussed include the verbal and visual representation of the identity of Italian migrants to New Zealand; Club Garibaldi in Wellington, New Zealand, which is the oldest Italian club in New Zealand; and official websites that provide access to information about the activities of such community clubs and societies.

The article looks at migrants who have left their home countries due to the effects of climate change and global warming, termed climate refugees. It profiles Ioane Teitiota, a man from the Republic of Kiribati, who moved with his wife to New Zealand after suffering repeated flooding in Kiribati, and recounts his effort to stay in New Zealand despite the expiration of his visa on the grounds of climate refugee status. Topics include Teitiota's attorney, Michael Kidd; estimates of the number of people displaced by flooding and other natural disasters linked to climate change; and proposals for a new international treaty on the subject. Comments are also present from Kiribati President Anote Tong.

The article focuses on shortage of quality, affordable housing due to immigration in Auckland, New Zealand. It mentions new housing areas are generally built without any thought as to public transport and generally nowhere near workplaces. It also mentions that prevention of social equalities to improve quality of life.

Several charts, diagrams and statistics are presented comparing Australia and New Zealand. A chart shows the impact of immigration on both Australia and New Zealand in addition to the population growth in both Australia and New Zealand from 1966-2006. A diagram shows the nationality breakdown of where settlers arrived in Australia in 1961-1965 and 1991-1995. Australia leads New Zealand in percentage of farm subsidies and life expectancy and number of broadband internet subscribers.

The article presents questions and answers given by Bill English, prime minister of New Zealand including government procurement for infrastructure, managing immigration, and improvements to maintain the Saddle road.

The article presents the author's views on the changes to the recruitment of skilled migrants from the Philippines in New Zealand, highlighting the shift to mandatory Employer Accreditation in 2020. The Philippine government has reportedly strengthened regulations to ensure the fair treatment and well-being of Filipino workers. Also discussed are the moves of Immigration NZ to ensure that employers will provide good employment practices, traning and retaining of skilled workers.

The article presents authors views on the developments in construction industry and mentions that major construction companies are facing liquidation. Topics discussed include problems faced by construction companies due to shortage of workers, temporary workers visas offered by imigration service agency, Immigration NZ and principles of Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA).

The article presents an interview of Andy Deuchars and Brian Thiel, beer brewers from California who work in the wine country of New Zealand. Topics discussed include the reasons for which Deuchars and Thiel chose New Zealand wine country to start their enterprise, difficulties in the immigration process to New Zealand, and the differences between New Zealand and American breweries.

The author discusses several issues related to immigration and housing in New Zealand. Topics discussed include construction of Flat Bush, a new residential zone in Auckland, increase in immigration rates, according to Statistics New Zealand, views of former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell, on planned immigration programmes in New Zealand, and deteriorating economic condition of New Zealand such as increase in housing prices and decline in homeownership rates.

The article reports on an agreement signed between the organisation Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) and Immigration New Zealand service which will allow agricultural contractors registered with RCNZ to bring in overseas workers.

The article discusses the issue of immigration in New Zealand, the role of citizens, political parties, churches and other relevant government organizations in forcing the government change its attitude towards migrants or refugees, and the important role city councils can play in this regard.

The article discusses Our Futures: Te Pae Tawhiti, a panel of the Royal Society of New Zealand, that presents data and analysis on New Zealand's 2013 census regarding potential demographic change in New Zealand. Topics addressed include forecasts for increasing population diversity, migration flows, and the Māori population. Regional variations and changes in household and family dynamics are discussed.