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New Zealand experiences a modest recovery in net migration, with a gain of 24,200 migrants in the year ending March, up from 14,000 the previous year. This is still far from the peak of 130,000 in late 2023. The increase is due to a 1% rise in arrivals to 135,500 and an 8% drop in departures to 111,300. Kiwis continue to leave, with a net loss of 36,500 citizens, but this is 4,000 fewer than before. Non-citizens made up the difference, adding a solid net gain of 60,800. Tourism is also picking up, with 3.63 million short-term visitors, up 305,000 from last year. Australians topped the list at 1.56 million, up 161,000, and Chinese visitors rose by 48,000 to 297,000. March arrivals hit 358,995, 95% of pre-pandemic levels from 2019, indicating more positive economic prospects.

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