In June 2017 compared with June 2016 visitor arrivals were up 33,900 to 230,100.

The biggest changes were in arrivals from:

• United Kingdom (up 15,300)

• Australia (up 8,400)

• Indonesia (up 2,800)

• United States (up 2,500)

• Ireland (up 1,400).

Overseas trips by New Zealand residents were up 22,400 to 261,800.

The biggest changes were in departures to:

• Australia (up 2,000)

• China (up 1,600)

• United States (up 1,600)

• Fiji (up 1,500)

• Philippines (up 1,100).

Permanent and long-term arrivals were up 1,000 to 9,200.

Permanent and long-term departures were up 600 to 5,100.