New Zealand’s visitor arrivals growth eased in the latest monthly reading, with the indicator slowing to 0.9% month-over-month, down from 1.6% previously. The data, updated on 12 March 2026, indicates a moderation in the pace of inbound tourism compared with the prior month.
The figures are based on a month-over-month comparison, where the current 0.9% reading reflects the change in visitor arrivals from the most recent month to the one before it. The earlier 1.6% figure measured the change in the previous month versus its preceding month. While arrivals are still expanding, the reduced growth rate may suggest a stabilization in tourism flows after a stronger prior period.