This indicator measures the month-over-month percentage change in the number of international visitors arriving in New Zealand. It serves as a key proxy for the health of the tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to the nation's GDP and export earnings. A rising trend in visitor arrivals typically signals increased demand for the New Zealand Dollar due to tourism-related spending.
The data is compiled by Statistics New Zealand based on electronic passport records and arrival cards collected at international airports and sea ports.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | -2.40 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.80 | — | — |
| May 13, 2026 | -2.60 | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 2.90 | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 2.60 | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | -2.50 | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | -0.90 | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 2.30 | — | — |
| May 13, 2025 | -1.90 | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2025 | -3.70 | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 1.90 | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 3.50 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 1.10 | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2024 | -4.30 | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 2.20 | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | -0.20 | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 4.00 | — | — |
| May 13, 2024 | 9.10 | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 0.90 | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2024 | -2.20 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 2.30 | 1.80 | -0.50 ↓ |
| May 13, 2026 | -3 | -2.60 | +0.40 ↑ |
