Tourism and migration 2000

What it's about

Tourism and Migration provides statistics and analysis for a wide range of tourism and migration related topics. Topics include inbound and outbound tourism, domestic tourism, accommodation, expenditure, long-term migrants, citizenship and more. Graphs and Excel pivot tables provide extensive statistics.

Published 13 December 2001

A number of the tables contained in the Tourism and Migration 2000 reference report have been updated. For updated tables see:

Tourism and migration 2007 | Tourism and migration 2006 |  Tourism and migration 2005  |  Tourism and migration 2004  |  Tourism and migration 2003  |  Tourism and migration 2002  |  Tourism and migration 2001

Note: Due to a reprioritisation of Statistics New Zealand's output programme, the Tourism and Migration annual updates will no longer be produced. Tourism and Migration 2007 will be the last in this series. Future updates of most information in this report will continue to be available elsewhere.

Table of contents

Tourism section

Part 1. International passenger traffic
Part 2. Overseas visitors to New Zealand
Part 3. Overseas trips by New Zealanders
Part 4. World tourism
Part 5. Tourist accommodation in New Zealand
Part 6. Tourist expenditure in New Zealand
Part 7. Transport used and activities undertaken by overseas visitors
Part 8. Domestic tourism

Migration section

Part 9. Permanent and long-term migration
Part 10. International comparison of migration
Part 11. Residency and citizenship approvals
Part 12. Work permits and overseas students
Part 13. Migrant populations
Part 14. Internal migration within New Zealand

Appendices

1. Important events affecting tourism and migration
2. Immigration policies
3. Arrival and departure cards
4. Accommodation Survey
5. International Visitor Survey
6. Tourism Satellite Account
7. Other information sources

Definitions
References
Downloadable free items

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List of tables

Part 1 – International passenger traffic

1.01  Arrivals and departures by class, 1950–2000 (downloadable table)
1.05  Cruise passengers by season

Part 2 – Overseas visitors to New Zealand

2.01  Overseas visitor arrivals by country of residence (top 50), 1980–2000 (downloadable pivot table)
2.02  Forecasts of overseas visitor arrivals by purpose, 2001–2007
2.03  Forecasts of overseas visitor arrivals by country of residence, 2001–2007 (downloadable table)
2.04  Monthly overseas visitor arrivals by country of residence, January–December 2000 (downloadable table)
2.05  Top ten sources of visitors, year ended December 2000
2.06  Overseas visitor arrivals ranked by country of residence, 1990, 1995 and 2000 (downloadable table)
2.07  Overseas visitor arrival characteristics by country of residence, year ended December 2000 (downloadable pivot table)
2.08  Average stay of visitors by country and purpose, year ended December 2000
2.09  Total days stayed by overseas visitors by country, year ended December 2000
2.12  New Zealand-born overseas visitors by country of residence, July–December 2000
2.13  Visitors from Australia by state/territory, selected characteristics
2.14  Visitors from Japan by prefecture, selected characteristics
2.15  Visitors from China by province, selected characteristics
2.16  Visitors from the United Kingdom by region, selected characteristics
2.17  Visitors from the United States by state, selected characteristics
2.18  Visitors from Canada by province, selected characteristics

Part 3 – Overseas trips by New Zealanders

3.01  New Zealand resident departures by country of main destination (top 30), 1980–2000 (downloadable pivot table)
3.02  Monthly New Zealand resident departures by country of main destination, January–December 2000 (downloadable table)
3.03  Top ten destinations of New Zealand residents, year ended December 2000
3.04  New Zealand resident departures ranked by country of main destination, 1990, 1995 and 2000 (downloadable table)
3.05  New Zealand resident traveller characteristics by country of main destination, year ended December 2000 (downloadable pivot table)
3.06  New Zealand resident departures by region of residence, selected characteristics (downloadable table)

Part 4 – World tourism

4.01  Top ten tourism destinations, 1999–2000
4.02  World inbound and outbound tourism, year ended December 1998

Part 5 – Tourist accommodation in New Zealand

No tables

Part 6 – Tourist expenditure in New Zealand

6.01  Tourism expenditure, 1997–2000
6.02  Tourism contributions in value and employment, 1997–2000
6.03  Overseas visitor expenditure by country, 1999–2000 (downloadable table)
6.04  Domestic tourism expenditure by region, year ended December 1999

Part 7 –Transport used and activities undertaken by overseas visitors

7.01  Type of transport used within New Zealand by overseas visitors, year ended December 2000 (downloadable table)
7.02  Activities undertaken and attractions visited by overseas visitors (top 20), year ended December 2000 (downloadable table)

Part 8 – Domestic tourism

8.01  Purpose of overnight and day trips

Part 9 – Permanent and long-term migration

9.01  Permanent and long-term migration by citizenship, 1971–2000 (downloadable table)
9.02  Characteristics of permanent and long-term migrants by country, year ended December 2000 (downloadable pivot table)
9.03  Age and sex of permanent and long-term migrants, year ended December 2000 (downloadable table)
9.04  Occupation of permanent and long-term migrants, 1992–2000 (downloadable table)
9.05  Permanent and long-term migration by country, top 15 gross flows, year ended December 2000
9.06  Permanent and long-term migration by country of last/next permanent residence, 1980–2000 (downloadable pivot table)
9.07  Permanent and long-term arrivals by country of birth, July–December 2000
9.08  Permanent and long-term departures by country of birth, September–December 2000
9.09  Permanent and long-term migration by New Zealand region of residence, 1996–2000 (downloadable table)

Part 10 – International comparison of migration

No tables

Part 11 – Residency and citizenship approvals

11.01  Residence approvals by nationality, 1993–2000 (downloadable table)
11.02  Residence approvals by category, 1998–2000
11.03  Grants of New Zealand citizenship by country of origin, 1996–2000

Part 12 – Work permits and overseas students

12.01  Work permits and visas by nationality, 1998–2000
12.02  Student permits and visas by nationality, 1998–2000
12.03  Overseas students in primary and secondary education by country of origin, at 1 July 2000
12.04  Overseas students in tertiary education by country of origin, at 31 July 2000

Part 13 – Migrant populations

13.01  New Zealand population by country of birth, 1996 Census
13.02  Projected New Zealand population, 1999(base)–2101 (downloadable table)

Part 14 – Internal migration within New Zealand

14.01  Internal migration by region, 1991–1996 Censuses
14.02  Net internal migration by age for New Zealand regions, 1991–1996 Censuses
14.03  Internal migration by age for territorial authorities, top 12 and total flows, 1991–1996 (downloadable pivot table)

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List of figures

Part 1 – International passenger traffic

1.1  Annual passenger movements, 1950–2000
1.2  Growth in passenger movements, 1950s–1990s
1.3  Distribution of annual passenger movements by class, 1950–2000
1.4  Sea passengers, arrivals + departures, 1980–2000
1.5  Age distribution of visitor arrivals by travel mode, year ended December 2000

Part 2 – Overseas visitors to New Zealand

2.1  Overseas visitor arrivals, 1950–2000
2.2  Overseas visitor arrivals and forecasts, 1987–2007
2.3  Overseas visitor arrivals by month, January–December 2000
2.4  Quarterly overseas visitor arrivals by region of residence, March quarter–December quarter 2000
2.5  Overseas visitor arrivals by region of residence, 1990–2000
2.6  Change in visitors, top ten increases, year ended December 1990 to 2000
2.7  Average annual change, visitors from selected countries, year ended December 1990 to 2000
2.8  Overseas visitors by main purpose of travel, 1990–2000
2.9  Distribution of main purpose of travel by country, year ended December 2000
2.10  Median age of overseas visitors, 1980–2000
2.11  Age distribution of overseas visitors, year ended December 1980, 1990 and 2000
2.12  Median age of visitors from the top ten source countries, year ended December 2000
2.13  Percentage of visitors still in New Zealand by days since arrival, year ended December 2000
2.14  Average stay of visitors by purpose, 1990–2000
2.15  Visitors by overseas port, year ended December 2000
2.16  Visitors from Oceania by country, excluding Australia, year ended December 1996–2000
2.17  Visitors from Australia, 1990–2000
2.18  Age distribution of visitors from Australia, year ended December 1990 and 2000
2.19  Visitors from Australia by length of stay, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
2.20  Visitors from Asia by country, year ended December 1996–2000
2.21  Visitors from Japan, 1990–2000
2.22  Age distribution of visitors from Japan, year ended December 1990 and 2000
2.23  Visitors from Japan by length of stay, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
2.24  Visitors from Korea, 1990–2000
2.25  Age distribution of visitors from Korea, year ended December 1996 and 2000
2.26  Visitors from Korea by length of stay, year ended December 1996, 1998 and 2000
2.27  Visitors from Taiwan, 1990–2000
2.28  Age distribution of visitors from Taiwan, year ended December 1995 and 2000
2.29  Visitors from Taiwan by length of stay, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
2.30  Visitors from Singapore, 1990–2000
2.31  Age distribution of visitors from Singapore, year ended December 1990 and 2000
2.32  Visitors from Singapore by length of stay, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
2.33  Visitors from China, 1990–2000
2.34  Visitors from China by purpose, year ended December 1996–2000
2.35  Age distribution of visitors from China, year ended December 1995 and 2000
2.36  Visitors from Europe by country, excluding the United Kingdom, year ended December 1996–2000
2.37  Visitors from the United Kingdom, 1990–2000
2.38  Age distribution of visitors from the United Kingdom, year ended December 1990 and 2000
2.39  Visitors from the United Kingdom by length of stay, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
2.40  Visitors from Germany, 1990–2000
2.41  Visitors from Germany by age group, year ended December 1994 and 2000
2.42  Visitors from Germany by length of stay, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
2.43  Visitors from the Americas by country, excluding the United States and Canada, year ended December 1996–2000
2.44  Visitors from the United States, 1980–2000
2.45  Age distribution of visitors from the United States, year ended December 1990 and 2000
2.46  Visitors from the United States by length of stay, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
2.47  Visitors from Canada, 1980–2000
2.48  Age distribution of visitors from Canada, year ended December 1990 and 2000
2.49  Visitors from Canada by length of stay, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000

Part 3 – Overseas trips by New Zealanders

3.1  New Zealand resident short-term departures, 1950–2000
3.2  Propensity to travel of New Zealand residents, 1950–2000
3.3  Propensity to travel of New Zealand residents by age, year ended December 1980, 1990 and 2000
3.4  New Zealand resident departures by month, January–December 2000
3.5  New Zealand resident departures to selected regions by month, January–December 2000
3.6  Main destinations of New Zealand resident travellers, excluding Australia, 1980–2000
3.7  New Zealand resident departures by main purpose of travel, 1990–2000
3.8  Purpose of travel distribution by destination, year ended December 2000
3.9  Age distribution of New Zealand resident travellers, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.10  Median age of New Zealand resident travellers, top ten countries of main destination, year ended December 2000
3.11  Percentage of New Zealand residents still overseas by days since departure, year ended December 2000
3.12  Average absence of New Zealand residents by age group, year ended December 2000
3.13  Propensity to travel of New Zealand residents by region of residence, year ended December 2000
3.14  New Zealand resident visits to Oceania, by country of main destination (excluding Australia), year ended December 1996–2000
3.15  New Zealand resident visits to Australia, 1980–2000
3.16  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited Australia, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.17  New Zealand resident visits to Australia by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.18  New Zealand resident visits to Fiji, 1980–2000
3.19  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited Fiji, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.20  New Zealand resident visits to Fiji by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.21  New Zealand resident visits to the Cook Islands, 1980–2000
3.22  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited the Cook Islands, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.23  New Zealand resident visits to the Cook Islands by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.24  New Zealand resident visits to Asia, by country of main destination, year ended December 1996–2000
3.25  New Zealand resident visits to Hong Kong, 1980–2000
3.26  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited Hong Kong, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.27  New Zealand resident visits to Hong Kong by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.28  New Zealand resident visits to Thailand, 1980–2000
3.29  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited Thailand, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.30  New Zealand resident visits to Thailand by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.31  New Zealand resident visits to Indonesia, 1980–2000
3.32  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited Indonesia, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.33  New Zealand resident visits to Indonesia by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.34  New Zealand resident visits to Taiwan, 1990–2000
3.35  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited Taiwan, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.36  New Zealand resident visits to Taiwan by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.37  New Zealand resident visits to Singapore, 1980–2000
3.38  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited Singapore, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.39  New Zealand resident visits to Singapore by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.40  New Zealand resident visits to Europe, by country of main destination (excluding the United Kingdom), year ended December 1996–2000
3.41  New Zealand resident visits to the United Kingdom, 1980–2000
3.42  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited the United Kingdom, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.43  New Zealand resident visits to the United Kingdom by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
3.44  New Zealand resident visits to the United States, 1980–2000
3.45  Age distribution of New Zealand residents who visited the United States, year ended December 1990 and 2000
3.46  New Zealand resident visits to the United States by length of absence, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000

Part 4 – World tourism

4.1  New Zealand's share of world visitor arrivals, 1985–2000

Part 5 – Tourist accommodation in New Zealand

5.1  Total guest nights, January 1998–December 2000
5.2  Guest nights by accommodation type, year ended December 1998–2000
5.3  Distribution of guest nights by accommodation type for overseas visitors, January, April, July and October 2000
5.4  Guest nights by region of accommodation, year ended December 1999–2000
5.5  Occupancy rates by accommodation type, January–December 2000
5.6  Guest nights in selected tourism centres, year ended December 2000

Part 6 – Tourist expenditure in New Zealand

6.1  Direct contributions to Gross Domestic Product, selected industries, year ended March 1997
6.2  Average expenditure per visit of overseas visitors by purpose, year ended December 1999–2000
6.3  Average expenditure per visit of overseas visitors by country, year ended December 1999–2000

Part 7 – Transport used and activities undertaken by overseas visitors

7.1  Type of transport used within New Zealand by overseas visitors, year ended December 2000
7.2  Activities undertaken and attractions visited by overseas visitors, year ended December 1999–2000

Part 8 – Domestic tourism

8.1  Nights stayed in New Zealand regions by domestic travellers, year ended December 1999
8.2  Day trips in New Zealand regions by domestic travellers, year ended December 1999

Part 9 – Permanent and long-term migration

9.1  Net permanent and long-term migration, 1970–2000
9.2  Permanent and long-term migration of non-New Zealand citizens, 1971–2000
9.3  Permanent and long-term migration of New Zealand citizens, 1971–2000
9.4  Net permanent and long-term migration by age, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
9.5  Permanent and long-term migration of New Zealand citizens by age, year ended December 2000
9.6  Permanent and long-term migration of non-New Zealand citizens by age, year ended December 2000
9.7  Permanent and long-term arrivals by occupation, year ended December 1995 and 2000
9.8  Permanent and long-term departures by occupation, year ended December 1995 and 2000
9.9  Permanent and long-term migration to and from Australia, 1980–2000
9.10  Permanent and long-term migration to and from the United Kingdom by age, year ended December 2000
9.11  Permanent and long-term arrivals from Asia by country, year ended December 1990, 1995 and 2000
9.12  Permanent and long-term arrivals by New Zealand region, year ended December 1991–2000
9.13  Permanent and long-term departures by New Zealand region, year ended December 1991–2000
9.14  Net permanent and long-term migration by New Zealand region, year ended December 1991–2000

Part 10 – International comparison of migration

No figures

Part 11 – Residency and citizenship approvals

11.1  Residence approvals and permanent and long-term arrivals of non-New Zealand and non-Australian citizens, year ended December 1993–2000
11.2  Residence approvals by nationality, top ten nationalities, year ended December 1999–000
11.3  Net permanent and long-term migration of non-New Zealand citizens and grants of New Zealand citizenship, 1990–2000
11.4  Grants of New Zealand citizenship by country of origin, 1996–2000

Part 12 – Work permits and overseas students

12.1  Overseas students in primary and secondary schools, 1991–2000
12.2  Age distribution of overseas students in primary and secondary education, at 1 July 2000

Part 13 – Migrant populations

13.1  Years since arrival of overseas-born living in New Zealand, 1996 Census
13.2  Birthplace of overseas-born living in New Zealand, 1996 Census
13.3  New Zealand-born residents of Australia, 1992–2000
13.4  Components of population change, 1951–2000
13.5  Projected New Zealand population by net migration level, at 30 June 1999(base)–2101

Part 14 – Internal migration within New Zealand

14.1  Urban-rural net migration flows, 1991–1996 Censuses
14.2  Net internal migration by territorial authority, 1991–1996 Censuses