1. Maybe too much competition, so heli rates are low and so wages are low?
2. I haven't seen an increase in wages for pilots and don't see a huge increase in the future, the only ones who's wages follow the inflation rate are the MP's.
3. I don't think there is a shortage of experienced pilots there at all, a lot of people work off shore on tours and do seasons in Canada, Laos etc, but if there was more money to be made and more hours of flying per year available, a lot more would stay home I'm sure.
It's always been that way I guess, small country, better opportunities off shore, but great place to live.