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13.07.202622:45:00UTC+00New Zealand Long-Term Migration Slumps in May, Reversing April Momentum

New Zealand’s permanent and long-term migration flows fell sharply in May 2026, marking a notable reversal from the previous month’s strength. According to the latest data updated on 13 July 2026, the indicator dropped to 1,860 in May, down from 3,090 in April.

The decline suggests a significant cooling in longer-term arrivals or a shift in net migration patterns after April’s higher reading. While the data does not specify the drivers behind the change, the sharp month-on-month fall will be closely watched by policymakers and businesses, given migration’s role in labour supply, housing demand and broader economic activity.

The May figures underscore the volatility in New Zealand’s migration dynamics in 2026 and raise questions about how sustained such fluctuations might be through the remainder of the year.

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