The biggest source country for long-term arrivals was China with a net gain 10,060 in the 12 months to March. This was up 31.6% compared to the previous 12 months, plus there was also a net gain of 545 people from Hong Kong.
That was followed by a net gain of 9144 from India, which was down 2.9% compared to a year ago, South Africa 7343 (+36.7%), and the Philippines 6393 (-20.5%).
By visa type, the biggest group of arrivals were 45,124 New Zealand and Australian citizens (who do not require visas), which was up 4.1% on the previous 12 months.
The next biggest group were people arriving on work visas, 33,260 (+10.3%), 32,289 visitor visas (+21.7%), 26,037 student visas (+3.9%) and 14,159 residency visas (-6.8%).
Statistics NZ still does not have regional migration figures available under its new system of measuring arrivals and departures from the country.
如果移民下降,工签,旅游,和学签增加不是对经济有好处吗?我看不出这个文章作者想表达什么?后面又说“Statistics NZ still does not have regional migration figures available under its new system of measuring arrivals and departures from the country.”