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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
New ZealandNew Zealand Visitor Arrivals MoM climbed to 2.3% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
New Zealand Visitor Arrivals MoM climbed to 2.3% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 4.9% from April's -2.6% reading.
Latest Release
2.300000
Actual
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Consensus
-2.600000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.32 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | FOREX | Bearish AUD | → View |
| NZD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | FOREX | Bearish NZD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Visitor Arrivals MoM (New Zealand) was reported at 2.3% in June 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of -2.6%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.51%, ranging from -3% to 2.9% across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.07%, down from the prior three at 1.73%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Current Account (Jun 16) and GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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Visitor Arrivals MoM - NZ
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About Visitor Arrivals MoM — New Zealand
DEFINITION
Visitor Arrivals MoM is a financial indicator that measures the month-over-month change in the number of visitors to a particular location. This indicator is commonly used in the tourism industry to track the growth or decline of visitor arrivals and can provide valuable insights into the overall health of the tourism sector. It is also used by businesses and governments to make informed decisions regarding marketing strategies, resource allocation, and economic policies. A positive change in Visitor Arrivals MoM indicates an increase in tourism activity, while a negative change may suggest a decline in visitor numbers.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 2.3 %. Prior reading (May 2026): -3 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 1.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.