Analysts at ANZ note that New Zealand’s permanent and long-term net migration monthly inflows lifted by 170 to 5,090 in May (on a seasonally adjusted basis), as arrivals partially rebounded their April dip and departures continued to rise.
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“Despite the monthly rise, the cycle is continuing to trend down gradually. The annual net inflow is now sitting a little above 66,000, down from more than 67,000 in April and its peak of 72,400 in July last year.”
“Permanent and long-term arrivals rose by 270 to 10,780 (sa), remaining below the 12-month average of around 10,900.”
“Monthly permanent and long-term departures rose 100 to 5,690 (sa), above their 12-month average of 5,300, owing to a higher New Zealand citizen departures.”
“Short-term visitor arrivals lifted 2.7% m/m (sa), and were up 5.2% y/y (sa), following a softer print last month.”
“Strong migration-led population growth has been a key driver of economic activity this cycle and with net migration well and truly past its peak, the impetus to GDP growth is shrinking.”
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