International Travel and Migration: April 2012

In April 2012 compared with April 2011:

• Visitor arrivals (195,700) were down 2,100. The biggest changes were in arrivals from:
  • China (up 7,900) 
  • Japan (up 1,900)
  • the United Kingdom (down 5,900)
  • Australia (down 6,800).
• Overseas trips by New Zealand residents (183,200) were up 700. The biggest changes were in departures to:
  • the United States (up 2,500)
  • Australia (up 2,200)
  • Japan (up 1,400).

In April 2012:

• Seasonally adjusted figures showed a net loss of 800 migrants.