FX.co ★ New Zealand Tourist Arrivals Rise Least in 3 Months

Visitor arrivals to New Zealand rose 8.0% year-on-year to 248,714 in August 2026, easing from an 8.5% increase in July and marking the slowest pace of growth in three months. Arrivals from China recorded the largest gain, up by 6,500, followed by Australia (up 5,800), the United States (up 2,000), and Malaysia (up 1,300). Several markets achieved record August arrival numbers, including Australia (125,600), Taiwan (5,800), and Singapore (4,600). Overall, overseas visitor arrivals recovered to 99% of pre-pandemic levels, compared with 251,100 in August 2019. Australians remained the largest visitor group, accounting for 51% of total arrivals, followed by China (11%), the United States (6%), and Japan (4%), underscoring the continued rebound in international tourism demand.