Tourism New Zealand (Tourism NZ) reported (21-May-2018) international visitor spend for the year to Mar-2018 of NZD10.9 billion (USD7.6 billion), including record first quarter spending of NZD4.2 billion (USD2.9 billion). Largest source markets by spending were:
- Australia: NZD2.6 billion (USD1.8 billion);
- China: NZD1.7 billion (USD1.2 billion);
- US: NZD1.3 billion (USD900 million). [more - original PR]