International Travel and Migration: August 2012

In August 2012 compared with August 2011:

• Visitor arrivals (178,300) were up 2,400. The biggest changes were in arrivals from:
  • China (up 2,900) 
  • Australia (up 2,800)
  • the United Kingdom (down 2,400).
• Overseas trips by New Zealand residents (193,500) were up 2,400. The biggest changes were in departures to:
  • the United States (up 2,200)
  • Australia (down 3,500).

In August 2012:

• Seasonally adjusted figures showed a net loss of 300 migrants.