Key facts

In December 2013 compared with December 2012:   

  • Visitor arrivals (381,900) were up 17,900. The biggest changes were in arrivals from:
    • Australia (up 7,400)
    • the United States (up 4,500)
    • China (down 2,200).
  • Overseas trips by New Zealand residents (221,200) were up 4,400.

In December 2013, seasonally adjusted figures showed a net gain of 2,800 migrants.

Liz MacPherson 30 January 2014
Government Statistician ISSN 1179-0407
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