In April 2008 compared with April 2007:
- Total guest nights decreased 4 percent to 2.7 million.
- International guest nights decreased 6 percent and domestic guest nights decreased 2 percent.
- Three of the five accommodation types showed lower guest nights, with caravan parks/camping grounds and motels showing the largest decreases.
- Ten of the 12 regions had lower guest nights, with Otago, Bay of Plenty and Waikato showing the largest decreases.
In 2008 the Easter holidays occurred in March, whereas in 2007, they occurred in April.
| Dallas Welch (Mrs) |
12 June 2008 |
| Acting Government Statistician |
ISSN 1178-0207 |