New Zealand’s external migration and visitor numbers continued to edge higher in mid-2026, with the latest figures showing a rise in July. The indicator for external migration and visitors increased to 8.50% in July 2026, up from 8.10% recorded in June 2026.
The data, updated on 13 September 2026, signal a steady month-on-month improvement in cross-border movements. While the figures alone do not specify underlying drivers, the continued increase suggests sustained momentum in both inbound travel and migration flows into New Zealand during the middle of the year.
