{"id":426611,"date":"2026-05-14T02:40:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/426611\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T02:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:40:09","slug":"net-migration-growth-on-the-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/426611\/","title":{"rendered":"Net migration growth on the rise"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Zealand recorded its biggest quarterly increase in migration-driven population growth in two years in the first quarter of this year (Q1).<\/p>\n

According to Statistics NZ, there was a net population gain from migration of 12,178 in Q1, up 182% from Q1 last year, and the most in any quarter since Q1 2024.<\/p>\n

There were 38,699 people who arrived in NZ long term in Q1 and 26,521 who departed long term, giving the net gain of 12,178.<\/p>\n

Of the 38,689 new arrivals, 6192 were NZ citizens returning after an extended stay overseas, and 32,507 were citizens of other countries.<\/p>\n

Of the 26,521 long term departures, 15,681 were NZ citizens and 10,840 were citizens of other countries.<\/p>\n

That meant an overall net loss of 9489 NZ citizens in Q1 this year, and a net gain of 21,667 citizens of other countries.<\/p>\n

The exodus of New Zealand citizens leaving NZ long term continues to decline.<\/p>\n

The the net loss was 9489 NZ citizens in Q1 this year, down 5% from Q1 2025, and down by 21% from Q1 2024.<\/p>\n

Conversely, the number of citizens of other countries moving to NZ has been rising.<\/p>\n

The net gain of 21,667 citizens of other countries in Q1 this year was up 38% compared to Q1 2025, but down 17% compared to Q1 2024.<\/p>\n

Of the 38,699 people who arrived in NZ long term in Q1 this year, 10,729 (27.7%) arrived on student visas, 8653 (22.4%) on work visas, 7531 (19.5%) were NZ and Australian citizens, who do not require visas to enter the country, 6952 (18.0%) arrived on visitor visas and 4465 (11.5%) had residence visas.<\/p>\n

Select chart tabs<\/p>\n

Net long term migration – annual 12-16
\n Net long term migration monthly gain or loss 12-16<\/p>\n

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