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2026.03.1221:45:00UTC+00New Zealand’s External Migration Growth Cools to 4.1% in January 2026

New Zealand’s external migration and visitor growth slowed notably at the start of 2026, with the indicator easing to 4.10% in January from 7.00% in December 2025. The latest data, updated on 12 March 2026, point to a moderation in cross-border flows after a stronger year-end pace.

The January reading suggests a cooling in the momentum of arrivals and movements compared with the final month of 2025, when external migration and visitor activity had been expanding at a faster clip. While the indicator remains in positive territory, the deceleration may signal changing seasonal dynamics or a shift in underlying travel and migration patterns at the beginning of the year.

Analysts and market participants will be watching upcoming releases to see whether January’s weaker growth proves temporary or marks the start of a more sustained moderation in New Zealand’s external migration and visitor trends.

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