FX.co ★ New Zealand Tourist Arrivals Rise the Least in 4 Months

Visitor arrivals to New Zealand rose 6.7% year-on-year to 203,300 in May 2026, easing from an 8.0% increase in April, with growth largely driven by Chinese tourists. This was the weakest expansion in four months, and the lowest monthly visitor tally since June 2025, highlighting the impact of higher oil prices stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.