[The Polynesian connection: migration and social change in New Zealand and the South Pacific].

Migration flows between New Zealand and the island countries of the South Pacific are described. A historical review of this migration is presented first. Migration trends since 1960 are then analyzed from four perspectives: demographic adaptation dependency and structural. The paper concludes with a review of some likely future problems associated with this migration in that while the New Zealand economy is in decline the kinship network of Polynesians is likey to encourage continuing immigration by those seeking greater economic opportunities. (SUMMARY IN ENG)